Aaron Shipley Sr.

1947 - 2022

Aaron Arthur Shipley Sr., 75, of Route 22 East, died Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Reno, Nevada while visiting family. He was completely surrounded by loving family at the time of his passing.

Aaron was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on June 27, 1947, the son of Grover Richard and Helen Marie (Hollar) Shipley Sr. Aaron spent most all his life in Fayette County and attended Washington Court House City Schools. On 18 December 1964, Aaron was united in marriage to Monica (Stevens), a marriage that would span nearly 58 years and see the birth of four boys. In 1965, he began working at Armco Steel and for the next 50 years the steel industry would be his calling. Aaron knew the steel industry better than most and was recruited to continue working it in Terre Haute, Indiana. At home he served in numerous community volunteer roles to include; New Holland Cub Scout Pack 157 Cubmaster, Founder's Day Project leader, and Fayette County Life Squad member and president.

Aaron was well-known as a true jack-of-all-trades who could build and repair most anything. His hobbies spanned a broad spectrum from beekeeping to gardening to building. An all-American, hardworking, salt of the earth, lead by example man, many will miss his advice and counsel. An avid outdoorsman, he hunted, trapped, and fished with a passion. This passion was passed on at every opportunity providing mentorship to many. Aaron loved anything outdoors and in recent years enjoyed spending time on his zero-turn mowing (more acres than he should have) along the banks of the North Fork of Paint Creek.

Of all his passions, his big, extended family was his true calling. He raised his own children, adopted others, and opened his heart and doors to everyone – all felt his love.

Aaron was predeceased by his mother, father, a son Jeffrey Alan, a grandson Aaron Arthur III, and a brother-in-law Joe Smith.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 58 years, Monica (Stevens) Shipley, sister and two brothers, Sandy Smith, Dick (Ginger) Shipley, and Terry Shipley, all of New Holland, Ohio, three sons, Aaron (Michelle) Shipley of Lewis Center, Ohio, Bryan (Rachel) Shipley of Sparks, Nevada, and James (Dana) Shipley of Mason City, Iowa, an adopted son, Reason Albright of Canada, 19 grandchildren; Taylor (Kelley) Shipley, Zachary Shipley, Nathaniel Shipley, Abby Shipley, Josh (Jamie) Shipley, Amanda (Alex) Lewis, Timothy Shipley, Molinda (Anthony) Leavitt, Israel Jurado, Isaac Jurado, Jonathan (Blayze) Jurado, Destiny Shipley, Caleb Shipley, Morgan Shipley, Jacob Shipley, Nick Naumann, Morgan Naumann, Garon Shipley and Cassidy Shipley (grandchildren he raised as his own children). Additionally, he is blessed with 14 great-grandchildren

A service of memory will be held at the First Baptist Church, Washington Court House Ohio on Saturday, 10 September 2022. The family will receive visitors from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a service to follow. There will be no graveside service.

In lieu of flowers (in any circumstance) the family is asking for cards of memories. They may be placed during visitation or mailed to 8351 Route 22 East, New Holland, Ohio 43145.