Matthew Lee Shipley

 Matthew Lee Shipley

Matthew Lee Shipley, 23, of Gray, TN. passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, November 13, 2017, in Visalia, CA.  

Matthew was born in Johnson City, TN on June 27, 1994, the son of Ronnie Dean Shipley and Angela Marie Miller. Matthew was a native of Gray, TN. and had lived most of his life in the Tri-Cities area till his recent journey to California.

Matthew was of the Christian faith.  He was a 2012 graduate of Daniel Boone High School and had worked with in the Local 818 Labor’s Union out of Knoxville, TN.

In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his Great-grandmother Mary Branum, 2 Grandfathers Ron Shipley, Warren Miller; 2 Sisters Destiny Shipley, Katelynn Shipley; 2 brothers Ronnie Shipley Jr., Gavin Morefield; 2 nieces Paisleigh and Gracelyn Womble; several aunts, uncles, cousins and beloved friends

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Snyder’s Memorial Gardens, funeral home, in Gray, TN. A funeral service will follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Danny Webster officiating.  Interment services will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Sulpher Springs Cemetery, with Pastor Danny Webster officiating.

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Snyder’s Memorial Gardens, funeral home Gray, TN. is honored to be serving the family of Matthew Lee Shipley.

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