Robert L. ‘Bob’ Shipley

Robert L. “Bob” Shipley, 78, of Jonesboro, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018, at his home.

He was born on May 29, 1939, in Seymour, Ind., the son of Irving and Lucille Shipley.

He is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Brian) Calhoun of Jonesboro and Mindy Shipley (Keith Caraker) of Anna; seven grandchildren, McKayla (Josh) Schlenker, Michael (Kayla) Calhoun, Madison Calhoun,  Jaselynn Shipley, Mallary Shipley, Baleigh Shipley and Michael Caraker; great-grandchildren Luke Schlenker and Emma Schlenker; two sisters, Alice Frick of Jonesboro and Barbara (Lee) Knowles of Marion; one brother, Don (Connie) Shipley of Anna; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Bonnie Shipley; and one brother, Jim Shipley.

He enjoyed hunting and horseback riding in his younger years.

Funeral services for Robert L. “Bob” Shipley will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Paul Tirey officiating. Interment will be in the Anna City Cemetery.

Friends can call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, today, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.

To leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro is in charge of arrangements.