John Shipe

John Wayne Shipe, 81, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Augusta Medical Center.

Mr. Shipe was born on February 23, 1945 in Virginia and was a son of the late Lester Edward and Frances Katheryn Loker Shipe.

John retired after many years from George’s Poultry. He loved lawn parties, livestock sales, auctions and working in his gardens.

Surviving is a niece Mary Shipe (Vickie Roadcap), great niece and nephew, Megan Parmalee, Shane Parmalee; and great-great nieces and nephew, Caden Crawford, Madelyn Crawford, Lacey Crawford.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Shipe was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert E. Shipe, Harry Lee Shipe; and nephew, Harry Shipe Jr.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Linville Cemetery with Pastor Pearl Hartman officiating.

Those wishing to view and sign the register book and view may do so on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.