Tommy Lee Shipley

Tommy Lee Shipley passed 31 Oct 2024, age 72. Tom was born 20 Apr 1952, in Shawnee, OK and lived in the McLoud area at the time of his passing. He spent his early years growing up in Ft Smith, AR before returning to the Shawnee area. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1970 and soon after left for Texas to work in construction. He returned to Oklahoma in early 1980's and began his career in telecommunications with McLoud Telephone Company, retiring from Dobson Communications in 2015 after 34 and a half years. He married his wife Marsha in January 1994.

Tom was an avid reader and always appreciated time outdoors. He took several cross country trips on his motorcycle with his brother, family, and friends. He enjoyed hunting and caring for the home property. Tom's favorite way to relax was watching classic cowboy movies.

Tom was a loving husband, father, papa, brother, and most of all a friend; he will be deeply missed by his family and many brothers at the Jones City Masonic Lodge #537.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Effie Shipley.

Tom is survived by his wife Marsha, son Shane Shipley and wife Kim, North Richland Hills, TX; daughters Misty Paris, Forney, TX; Crystal Hagewood, Point, TX; Janet Johnson, Tampa, FL; son-in-law Travis Johnson, Newalla, OK; brother Norman Shipley and wife Peggy, Cookson, OK; sister Judy Sommer and husband John, Janesville, IA. One uncle, Edgar Reames and wife Sherry, Coarsegold, CA; one aunt, Marilyn Reames, Coeur d'Alene, ID; grandchildren Tristen Paris, Kaitlyn Cariker and husband Camron, Logan Shipley, Lacie Mims, Caleb Reyna, Ethan Maricle, Robert Johnson. Three great-grandchildren: Emma, Paxton, Lincoln; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to McLoud Historical Society, 421 W. Broadway, McLoud, OK 74851; Jones City Masonic Lodge #537; or an organization of your choice.

The family will be available to greet friends during a time of visitation on Tuesday, November 5th from 4-6pm at Walker Funeral Service. Services will be Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at the Walker Funeral Chapel in Shawnee at 2:00 PM with Dr Dan Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery, Shawnee.

Pallbearers will be: John Shipley, Tommy Taylor, Mathew Lempges, Jake Lempges, Mark Lempges, and Wendell Johnson.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Jerry Jones, Hector Carrizales, Dale Kime, John Pat Elerick, and Tom Holland.