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George David Shipley
July 16, 1963-November 24, 2020
DAVENPORT-George David Shipley, 57, of Davenport, Iowa was born on July 16, 1963 to Janet Louise (Showens) Shipley and Donald Lee Shipley. George passed away unexpectedly at home on November 24th. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. There will be a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Scott County Humane Society or River Bend Food Bank.
George graduated from North Scott High School in 1982 and was in the U.S. Navy. He married Patty Keppy and later divorced. He started his own business, Window Busters, in which he ran until his death. George was involved in the West Kimberly Antique Flea Market and the Downtown Farmers Market. He was a generous caring person who never know a stranger.
Survivors include his life- long friend, Dennis Marsh, his father, Donald L. Shipley and step-mother Joyce Shipley, all of Davenport. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ronald and Jennifer Shipley of Arizona, his special friend, Andrew Spencer of Rock Island and his miniature schnauzer, Paris.
George was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Shipley and his younger brother, David L. Shipley.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com
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Dawn Stallings
December 20, 2020
Sorry for your loss Dennis, give my condolences to Andy please.
Tina Sims Steinbeck
December 7, 2020
My deepest sympathies.
Greg
December 5, 2020
Sorry for you family's loss. Ron please give me a call. Would like to talk to you...563-322-7576
Cindy Sweeney
December 3, 2020
Such a sweet man! Never an unkind word about anyone! Rest in Peace George!!
Jeff Archer
December 1, 2020
So sad to see one of my old friends go. He will always be missed.
steve johnson
November 30, 2020
george will be missed used to see him at the kimbery mall and dealwith him wheni did home care he care for a cleint name sammy he was always there when sammy need him
Mary Gahagan
November 30, 2020
You will never be forgotten, George! Mary
Tim Hazen
November 29, 2020
So sorry the hear about George passing he was a nice guy thinking of his family thoughts and prayers to all
David & Joan Claussen
November 29, 2020
George was a caring individual. Went to high school and was involved with us at The West Kimberly Market.
Will be greatly missed by all. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Izahbella and Crystal Hager
November 29, 2020
Condolences to the family thoughts and prayers!! This is the coat that he got Izahbella my youngest daughter a few days before he passed!! He was so proud to give it to her wish I would have gotten a picture of them. She loves her coat George got her. He always said hi to her and talked to her and our boys who are smaller plus him and Dennis helped us with some other things!! Amazing people so proud to have meet them and be friended them and be neighbors. Love you George Rest In Peace.
Joe, Crystal, Izahbella, Joseph-Levi, and Samuel Hager
November 29, 2020
Words cannot express what George means to us. Dennis and him both where absolutely amazing to us when we 1st got here!! Loved always remembered never forgotten!!! Thank you for all you guys have done!! Need anything Denis let us know we will be here for you!!
Brian L
November 29, 2020
So sad to hear the news. You'll be missed neighbor.
Pat Hagedorn
November 29, 2020
Enjoyed having George as my longtime neighbor. Such a nice man, he will be much missed. My deepest sympathy to Dennis and George's family.
Ron & Jenn Shipley
November 29, 2020
You will be missed brother.
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