James W. Shipton Obituary
We bid farewell to James W. Shipton (Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 28, 2025 at the age of 99. James touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Shook and Elizabeth M. Shipton (Knauss); and his siblings, Charles Shipton, Donald Shipton and Florine Condit.
He is survived by: his wife Carol A. Lynch.
Viewing was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Roupp Funeral Home, Inc. (8594 Old Turnpike Rd, Mifflinburg, PA 17844). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 4th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to either the U.S. Naval Museum, Washington D.C., World War II Memorial, Buffalo Valley Sportsmen's Assoc., 950 Sportsmen's Club Road, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, or the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 404 Market St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844.
