Shipley, Sr. Raymond D. (Dee) 69 of Knoxville, TN passed away Wednesday December 13, 2017. He was a member of New Life Assembly of God Church. Dee retired from KCDC after 35 years of faithful service. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert Sr. and Louise Shipley; daughter-in-law, Susie Shipley; grandson, Nicholas Shipley; niece, Kelly Shipley. Dee is survived by loving wife of 50 years, Joanna Bledsoe Shipley; sons, Raymond D. Shipley, Jr., Timothy (Trenia) Shipley; grandchildren, Nicole, Tristian, Kaite, Savannah, Shayla; great grandson, Rowen; brother, Robert Shipley Jr., Chris (Virginia) Shipley; sister-in-law, Claudia B. (Mark) Abbott; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Friday, December 15th from 6-8pm at Berry Lynnhurst Chapel on Adair Dr. with funeral service following at 8pm. Rev. Darlene Miller officiating. Interment will take place Saturday December, 16th at 2pm at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com.
