James Perry Shipp Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on May 7, 2026, James Perry Shipp of Reisterstown, Maryland, born in Louisville, Kentucky passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mayme Gertrude Shipp; his uncle Raymond; his aunt Grace Smith (Newell); his cousin John Smith; his parents-in-law, Francis and Helen Lilley; his brother-in-law Milton E. Lilley; and his aunts and uncles, Robert, Sally Murphy (Newell), Nancy Newell, Rowena Newell, Oleta (Newell) and George Naylor.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Lea Shipp; his cousins, Elizabeth Munt (Newell), Ginger Murphy, Elizabeth N. Caldwell, Jean and Tom Campbell; Diane and Edward Parkinson.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing in Perrys' name to Believe in Tomorrow Children's Foundation (http://www.believeintomorrow.org), The American Legion Post #116, Tunnel to Towers Foundation or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
