David Shipley

David S. Shipley

Henderson, Ky.

David S. Shipley, age 77, formerly of Sturgis, Kentucky died December 13, 2016. David was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel and Sam Shipley.

David was a graduate of Sturgis High School and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, class of 1961. Upon graduation he joined his father, Sam, at the family owned Corner Drug Store in Sturgis. Those were wonderful years for David; he loved working with his father, serving the community and was loyal to his friends and family for life.

While living in Sturgis, David was a member of the Sturgis United Methodist Church where he held many offices including Administrative Board Chairman. He was a member of the Sturgis City Council for many years and was a past president of the Kiwanis Club as well as a member of the Volunteer Fire Department.

After Sam Shipley died, David worked independently until 2004, when he sold the Corner Drug Store and later moved to Henderson. While in Henderson, David enjoyed working at T&T Drug Store from which he recently retired. At the time of death, David was a member of the First United Methodist Church, in Henderson, where he made many new friends.

David is survived by his wife Jane. David was married to his childhood friend, Jane Coakley Moss for 55 years.

He is also survived by one daughter, Sandra Shipley; two sons, Michael Shipley and wife, Carol, of La Grange, Ky., and Gavin Shipley and wife, Paige, of Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, John Shipley, of California, and Sara Thornton and husband, Jeremy, of Texas.

Relatives and friends are invited to David's Life Celebration from 4 to 8 p.m. CST on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home and again from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at First United Methodist Church in Henderson, Ky. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, in Henderson, with the Reverends Jim Wofford, Ken Berggren, and Wayne Burt officiating. Burial will follow at Fernwood Cemetery in Henderson.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: First United Methodist Church of Henderson, PO box 492, Henderson KY 42419, First United Methodist Church of Sturgis, PO Box 6, Sturgis KY 42459, and/or The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth, P.O. Box 749, Versailles KY 40383.

Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, online condolences may be made at bentonglunt.com.