Leroy Shipley

WHITWELL Leroy "Gabby" Shipley, 57 passed away Sunday, Aug 11, 2013.He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Shipley; brother, David Shipley.Those left to cherish his memories are his sons, Jessie Shipley, of Manchester and Travis Shipley; mother, Elsie Shipley, both of Whitwell; brothers, Drew Shipley, of Whitwell, JP Shipley, of Dunlap, Bradley Shipley, of Whitwell, Darwin Shipley, of Palmer and Billy Shipley, of Whitwell; sisters, Clema Richardson, of Jasper, Jean Hennessee, Annette Rollins, both of Whitwell, Sue Narramore, of Dunlap, Tammy Shipley, of Whitwell; two granddaughters, Summer Rollins and Kelsea Shipley; and several nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends noon-9 p.m. today, Aug. 12, 2013.Funeral services 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 13, 2013, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jason Bryant officiating and Rev. Wayne Layne.Interment to follow at Griffith Creek Cemetery.Share memories and photos at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com.Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home 423-658-7777.