Ricky Lambert Shipman
April 18, 1956 - November 4, 2024 (Age 68)
Ricky Lambert Shipman, 68, of Fort Lawn, South Carolina, passed away on November 4, 2024.
Ricky was born on April 18, 1956, in Rock Hill, SC, to Thomas and Georgie Shipman. He was one of nine children and grew up on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work from an early age. Alongside his siblings and parents, Ricky spent his childhood tending to livestock, bailing hay, and helping manage the farm. Family was always at the heart of his life, and Sunday dinners were a cherished tradition that brought everyone together.
As an adult, Ricky took great joy in spending time with his family, taking annual trips to Lake Lure, The Bahamas, Myrtle Beach, and the mountains—places that hold many treasured memories for him and his family. As a skilled welder, Ricky spent much of his adult life as the owner of a fabrication and erection company, a business he proudly passed down to his son.
Ricky loved hunting and anything that kept him outdoors. He also loved taking trips to the mountains whenever he could get away. He was a man of his word, who believed in helping others whenever he could. Known for his infectious laugh and playful teasing, he brought joy to those around him and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Ricky is survived by his three children: Kim Freeman (Robbie), Ricky Shipman (Amber), and Robbie Shipman; six siblings: Ray Shipman, Joyce Rockholt, Fred Shipman (Janet), Janet Rice (Alan), Ruth McCall, and Alvin Shipman; six grandchildren: Drue Shipman, Ethan Shipman, Katie Freeman, Zoey Shipman and Luke Freeman, as well as many nieces and nephews, and special friend, Linda.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Georgie Shipman, and two sisters, Margaret Osborne and Tina Johnson.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, November, 7, 2024 from 6:00PM – 7:30PM at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29732. The funeral ceremony will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel at 9:30 AM with Jerry Devinney officiating. The interment will follow after the service at Grandview Memorial Park – Cherry Road, 620 S. Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC, 29732.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the first responders of Chester County and the staff at Lancaster County Hospital for their efforts. They also extend their thanks to all those who have supported them during this difficult time. Ricky will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.
