George L. Shipley

December 9, 2015

George L. Shipley, 47, #245 Maple Oaks, Kingsport passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 in the Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson City and was a son of the late Paul Whitaker and Pauline Shipley Ward. Mr. Shipley had worked many years as a CNA and PCP for Lakebridge Healthcare, NHC Healthcare and most recent for the Christian Care Center. He was a member of the Freewill Baptist Faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-father, George P. Ward; his maternal grandparents, Cecil and Mary Roxie Cross Shipley; his step-grandmother, Leola Peoples. Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Jenkins of Gray and Mary Ward of Johnson City; a brother, Lester Ward of Sevierville; a special aunt, Vivian Huff of Gray; two step-brothers, Stacey and Clarence Whitaker; several cousins; a special cousin, Deborah Tyree; five nieces and four nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Shipley will be conducted at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 12, 2015 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Pastor Kenneth Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Lester Ward, Steven and Kody Casey, Gene Bennett and Donald Shipley. The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the service hour. Visitation: Saturday December 12 2015 - 1:00 to 2:00 PM Services: Saturday 2:00 PM Appalachian Funeral Home Interment: Washington County Memory GardensN