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Kenneth Shipp Obituary
Kenneth Allen "Coach" Shipp, age 84 of Murfreesboro, passed away on March 5, 2012 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center.
He was a native of Old Hickory, TN, but lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. Kenneth was a former college coach, head coach for the New York Jets in 1975, and a member of First Baptist Church.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bessie Francis Arnette Shipp; and brother, Hodge Shipp.
A church service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at First Baptist Church, with B.E. Palmer and David Turner officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, with friends serving as Active Pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be held from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at First Baptist Church, 200 East Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
Arrangements handled by Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Please leave condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County, 820 Jones Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.
Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home, (615) 893-2422.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Shipp
Dean Kleinschmidt
March 14, 2012
Ken Shipp was an icon in the coaching fraternities of both the NCAA & the National Football League. Others have already written of his coaching successes in the college ranks and in the NFL. His exceptional coaching techniques and mannerisms furthered the developments of both Namath and Manning, true; but he also created incredible friendships where ever he went. Many friends mourn his passing. He leaves an splendid legacy - at every stop he made along his legendary coaching career, and certainly at his beloved MTSU. RIP, Coach Ken
Rose Richardson
March 12, 2012
My daughter and I met Coach Shipp last year through his scholarship assistance.
We got to eat lunch with him, take pictures and share some of his cherished coaching memories. He was kind, thoughtful and down to earth. What a blessing it was to share time with him.
Bill Clark
March 10, 2012
Knew Kenneth Shipp since the 40's and always liked him. His coaching career is unmatched by a M'boro and MTSU product--and it's puzzling MTSU never put him in its Sports Hall of Fame. He coached Joe Namath and Archie Manning as pro's-- both on record how much he meant to their careers. Ken, nonetheless, was generous with his alma mater and loved M'boro.
Linda Summar
March 9, 2012
I loved seeing coach every morning at the country club he always asked me young lady can u find that newspaper for me. I will miss you coach.
Deborah Guest
March 8, 2012
During my time at MTSU I looked forward to seeing Coach Shipp, he was the SUNSHINE of my day. Blessed are we that knew him. Coach will be greatly miased. God Bless the Family.
Chris Todd
March 8, 2012
Coach Shipp was a dear friend of the Todd family. I am blessed to have known him. He always had a warm smile and kind, hearty greeting wherever our paths crossed. I know my Dad, Aaron Todd, and my Uncle, Jack "Shot" Todd were good buddies of Coach Shipp. I have do doubt they will continue their "card games" together in Heaven. Ken Shipp will be dearly missed by all!
Sherry Rich
March 8, 2012
"Coach", was a special blessing to our neighborhood. He always had a chuckle and something to share. He will be missed greatly by many of us. We miss you already! Sherry Rich
David Turner
March 8, 2012
"Coach", was always a good friend! Prayers are with the family & friends.
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