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Robert Shipman Obituary
He was also an incredible athlete including playing semi- pro baseball, and Golden Glove boxing. He is survived by his parents Kenneth and Minnie Shipman, wife of 53 years Billie Shipman and 5 children Clint Shipman, Bret Shipman and his wife Jennifer, Brian Shipman and his wife Rebecca, Roger Shipman, and Amy Tillery (Shipman). 9 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his younger brother David Shipman.
Services 2:00pm 17th of January 2026
Memorial service graveside at Kendrick Cemetery across from the Denton Valley FBC 11657 FM S in Clyde, Texas
Flowers to Hamil Family Funeral Home 6449 Buffalo Gap Road Abilene, Texas 79606
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Jimmy "Pity Pat" Patterson
January 17, 2026
Robert & David were great friends & PHS Teammates in High School
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Rudy Telles
January 16, 2026
My condolences to Billie & the Shipman family.
Many good memories of Robert.
Norma & Rudy Telles
Doug Shelton
January 14, 2026
Billie, so sorry to learn of your loss. Kenny was a great guy.
My kids and grandkids have heard of the many good times he and I had playing baseball, hunting and
fishing. God bless you and your family in this tough time.
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