Date Of Death: April 7, 2011
Ricky Allen Shipley, Sr., 52, passed away April 7, 2011.
He was born September 23, 1958 in Beech Grove, the son of William T. and Linda Shipley.
Ricky graduated from Beech Grove High School. He was a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for St. Francis Hospital for 20 years as security/management.
Survivors include five children, Ricky, Jr. (Sara), Joshua, Brandon (Emily), Nathan, and Cristy; grandchildren, Quinton, Ryan, Elexis, Parker, Brandon, Jalen, and Kaydee; two brothers, Mike (Beth) and Billy; and many more loving family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a granddaughter, Nora.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at First Christian Church of Beech Grove. Friends and family may call from noon until service time. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery.
Friends may visit his online guestbook at http://www.harrywmoore.com.
Tammj Hurst says
I really didn’t know Rick personally but felt like I did. He never failed to say “good morning” or “have a good night” to me everyday at work (603 Washington Street). Everyone I have spoke with has had the same comments of how nice he was to all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
Nancy Flanigan says
I work at 603 East Washington Street, where Rick was a security guard. He was always friendly, cheerful and helpful. To his family, I am sorry for your loss.
Ada Steeb says
Mr. Shipley was such a delightful person. Even if the sun wasn’t shining in the morning he had this way of brightening up the lobby at work (603 E. Washington Street) with his smile and kindness. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends he will be truly missed by many!
Fellow Veterans says
Rest in Peace
Charlotte Ray says
My heart truly goes out to you and your family at such a sudden and tragic loss. Rick and I were working to get the 603 East Washington Bldg. in perfect shape and safe for everyone that works in the building. I work on the 2nd and 3rd floors. He was such a wonderful person to work with and to talk to. He always made us smile and feel protected. I guess that God needed another angel. He picked a perfect one for the job.
Lisa Wilson says
Rick was truly a very kind being. He was always watching out for us here at 603 E. Washington to make sure we were all safe. He will be missed very much. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers at this time of unexpected loss.
Mark Snow says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and especially to Mike and Billy.
I remember growing up with you guys on N. 16th street. Rick was always a great guy . I even remember when he worked at St. Francis hospital, I would see him from time to time and we would catch up. May the Lord be with you all at your time of need.
Tracie Garrett says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Shipley family. Rick was so enjoyable to work with and around here at the Indpls Zoo. He could brighten any day with his humor and sunny personality. He was a true friend and will be truly missed.
Jackie James says
I am so sorry to hear about Ricky. It breaks my heart especially having grown up with him and the rest of the family – I think all of the cousins were pretty close and I know he will truly be missed. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jackie
Peggy Sahm says
You never knew a stranger, you always had a smile and kind word for everyone. I remember you coaching our girls softball team “Sahm Concrete” (mostly all St Francis employees” and you giving my son Daniel his first haircut at 4 months. All of the time we spent together (your family and ours) Daniel says he misses his buddy Rick, his laugh and his “nuggies”…We will always love you and never forget you..
The Sahms
Melody Miller says
I just learned of Rick’s passing today. I was in shock. I worked with Rick at St Francis Hospital. He always looked out for us and was ready to help at the drop of a hat. He was a true friend. He always talked about his family and how proud he was of his kids. He will be sadly missed.
Russell B Green rusty says
Rick and I were best friends for A long time I worked at St Frances in environmental serves.When I was down and out, he was the only friend that came over even when i didn’t have A car,money anything. Everyone else didn’t even come to see me. He was friends with my mom, she worked there.He was not an fair weather friend If anyone knows his cousin Steve Shipley I would like to talk to him. He was my friend too.We hung out together allot.Steve use my email,please get in touch