Jerry D. Shipps, 68, of Little Rock, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008. He was a retired construction supervisor, once working on the rice elevators in Stuttgart and was presently working for Wal-Mart. Mr. Shipps was an avid golfer and a member of Lakeview Country Club.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Judi Shipps of North Little Rock; a brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Velta Shipps of Little Rock; two nieces, Gena Vaught (Eric) and Lynne Penn (Jeff); and one nephew, Clay Shipps (Karina). Mr. Shipps was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Albertine Shipps.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Arkansas Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.