M. Weldon Shiplett Obituary (1924 - 2010)

M. Weldon ?Pete? Shiplett, 86 Harrisonburg Millard Weldon ?Pete? Shiplett, 86, Harrisonburg went to be with his Lord on September 5, 2010. He died at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shiplett was born on May 12, 1924 in Harrisonburg to the late Millard Wise and Bessie Catherine Long Shiplett. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1941. On March 13, 1943, he was inducted and found it an honor to serve his country during World War II in the United States Army 981st Field Artillery Battalion Battery C as a cannoneer 845. He was honorably discharged on December 2, 1945. Weldon was U.S. Postal Clerk at the Harrisonburg Post Office from January 1950 to September 1979 when he retired. He was a devoted and active member of West Side Baptist Church. He served as a member on several committees as well as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. He and his wife were caretakers of the church for 20 years. He was an avid stamp collector, appreciator of music and nature lover. On June 22, 1946, he married the former Josephine Taylor who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sandra Faye Garber and husband Jeff of Weyers Cave; Granddaughter, Lori Ann Miller of Raliegh, North Carolina; Grandson, Christopher Garber and wife Taunya of Weyers Cave; two great grandchildren, Taylor Brooke and Ian Scott Garber, Weyers Cave and three step great grandchildren Kayla, Moriah and Jadon all of Weyers Cave and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Shiplett was preceded in death by a twin daughter Brenda Kaye. Weldon had a love for the Lord, a never ending supply of stories to share and leaves a legacy for family and friends that will long inspire and sustain them. Reverends Troy Pearson and Murphy Terry will conduct a funeral service Thursday morning at 11 a.m. at the West Side Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from seven until eight at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Side Baptist Church, Youth Center, 715 W. Wolfe Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802. Online condolences may be made the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.