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Millard Weldon “Pete” Shiplett

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Birth	:	12 May 1924 Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	5 Sep 2010 Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg City, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4480286, -78.8624420
Description	:	Millard Weldon "Pete" Shiplett, 86, of Harrisonburg went to be with his Lord on Sept. 5, 2010. He died at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shiplett was born on May 12, 1924, in Harrisonburg to the late Millard Wise and Bessie Catherine Long Shiplett. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1941. On March 13, 1943, he was inducted and found it an honor to serve his country during World War II in the U.S. Army 981st Field Artillery Battalion Battery C as a cannoneer 845. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 2, 1945. Weldon was U.S. postal clerk at the... Read More	Millard Weldon "Pete" Shiplett, 86, of Harrisonburg went to be with his Lord on Sept. 5, 2010. He died at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Shiplett was born on May 12, 1924, in Harrisonburg to the late Millard Wise and Bessie Catherine Long Shiplett. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1941. On March 13, 1943, he was inducted and found it an honor to serve his country during World War II in the U.S. Army 981st Field Artillery Battalion Battery C as a cannoneer 845. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 2, 1945. Weldon was U.S. postal clerk at the Harrisonburg Post Office from January 1950 to September 1979, when he retired. He was a devoted and active member of West Side Baptist Church. He served as a member on several committees as well as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He and his wife were caretakers of the church for 20 years. He was an avid stamp collector, appreciator of music and nature lover. On June 22, 1946, he married the former Josephine Taylor, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Sandra Faye Garber and husband, Jeff, of Weyers Cave; granddaughter, Lori Ann Miller of Raleigh, N.C.; grandson, Christopher Garber and wife, Taunya, of Weyers Cave; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Brooke and Ian Scott Garber of Weyers Cave; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Kayla, Moriah and Jadon, all of Weyers Cave; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Shiplett was preceded in death by a twin daughter, Brenda Kaye. Weldon had a love for the Lord, a never-ending supply of stories to share and leaves a legacy for family and friends that will long inspire and sustain them. The Revs. Troy Pearson and Murphy Terry will conduct a funeral service Thursday at 11 a.m. at the West Side Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 until 8 at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Side Baptist Church, Youth Center, 715 W. Wolfe St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802. Daily News Record, Harrisonburg VA Sept 7, 2010

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Millard Weldon “Pete” Shiplett's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg City, USA.
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Millard Weldon “Pete” Shiplett death on 5 Sep 2010 in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.4480286
Longitude: -78.8624420

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