Reverend James Carver Shipman's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Midway, Georgia

Reverend James Carver Shipman

April 19, 1939 - January 3, 2026 (86 years old)

Midway, Georgia

Reverend James Carver Shipman's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Midway, Georgia

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Dorchester Funeral Home

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Reverend James Carver Shipman

April 19, 1939 - January 3, 2026 (86 years old)

Midway, Georgia

James Carver Shipman Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Carver Shipman of Midway, Georgia, departing on January 3, 2026 at the age of 86. James Carver leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Carver Shipman to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Deacon L. Bennett and Evangelist Juanita Shipman; his wife Dr. Kermetta Shipman; his sister Vondell Jones; and his son Bennett Shipman.

He is survived by: his daughters, Jeretta Shipman Holland (Vann) of Avenel and Dr. Vivienne Shipman Neal (Gregory) of Midway, Georgia.; his grandchildren, Vann Holland III (Tre), Vania Holland, Vince Holland, Gregory Neal, Vivica Neal, Vivianna Kermetta Shipman, Vann Holland IV, Mateo Neal, Vaedan Stoddart, Vaeda Stoddart, Tydon Neal-Bonds and Vega Holland; his niece LaVelle Jones; his great-nephew Tony Jones of Pembroke, GA; and his siblings-in-law, Jenefer Ford of Clayton, GA, LaVone Clark of Atlanta, GA and Roosevelt Clark of Clayton, GA.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dorchester Funeral Home



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7842 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, GA 31320

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821 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31415

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