Howard Raymond Shipton

Howard R. Shipton Jr., 81 of Charleston, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home.

Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Bobbie Sue Teasley Shipton; two sons, Ronald and Bruce Shipton, also of Charleston.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Grissom- Serenity Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the service.

Burial will follow at Candies Creek Cemetery.

You’re invited to offer condolences to the Shipton family by visiting their guestbook at www.grissomserenity.com.