William Donald Shipwash, 68, went to be with our Lord October 29 at 9:23 AM at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born December 19, 1953, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was the son of the late Donald Eltrude Shipwash and Enise Bruffy Shipwash.
He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a retired painting contractor and owner of Shipwash Painting. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years Susan Brooks Shipwash, their daughter Crystal J. Shipwash, and his stepson Jamey J. Wood who resides in Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his daughter Miranda J. Shipwash and son Adam Shipwash a niece and several grandchildren all from NY.
In addition to his parents, He is preceded in death by his brother Larry Dale Shipwash. His mother-in law Annie Compton Brooks and father-in law Matthew Brooks.
Please consider donations to the Wounded Warrior Project (support.woundedwarriorproject.org), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).
Family will receive friends and family at their home.
A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes, Inc., Gainesville, MO.
