Charles Richard Shipley, age 54, of Washington C.H., died Monday, July 22, 2024, in the emergency room at Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington C. H. He was born November 20, 1969, in Washington C.H. the son of Grover R. and Virginia M. (Benedum) Shipley, Jr. Charles was employed with D.H.L. for more than 33 years, he had worked his way up to become Operations Supervisor. In his free time, Charles enjoyed gardening, grocery shopping, cooking, biking, fishing, hunting, and loved the great outdoors. He cherished his quiet time with his wife Cheri, and spending time with his father metal detecting. Charles was a wonderful husband, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheri L. (Knisley) Shipley, to whom he married October 30, 1999 in Washington C.H.; father Grover R. “Dick” Shipley, Jr. of New Holland; two sisters, Vicki and her husband David Climer, and Kimberly and her husband Dennis Bick all of Washington C.H.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Gregory and Amy Knisley; mother-in-law Barbara Knisley of Washington C.H.; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Taylor, Samantha (Greg) Barbour, Nicholas Dresch, Trey Climer, Tori (Chris) Wehner, Ginna Climer, Makenna Knisley, and Addison Knisley; great nieces and nephews, Ian Taylor, Lexi Scott, Lane Scott, Leo Dresch, Aubreyann Taylor, Evelyn Dresch, Gwendolyn Wehner, and Haley Barbour; and many friends. Charles is preceded in death by his mother Virginia M. “Ginger” Shipley on May 20, 2024; and father-in-law Gary Knisley on August 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024, at Kirkpatrick Funeral Home, Washington C.H. Kristi Lynch Ott will officiate. Calling hours will be held Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a gathering immediately following the funeral service. The gathering will be held at the First Baptist Church of Washington C.H., 301 E. East Street, Washington C.H., Ohio 43160, where a meal will be provided by the New Holland United Methodist Church. All are invited and encouraged to attend for food and fellowship, and to share storied about Charles. Interment will take place privately at the convenience of the family.
I am so sorry and this is so sad
I was so sorry to learn of Charles passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m devastated by this news and wish nothing more than to be able to attend. Although I have moved several hours away from Columbus Ohio, Charles was one of the first co-workers to find me to say hello and ask me about my family when I would conduct site visits. He was a member of leadership who truly cared for his team at DHL and their families. He would hunt you down to share some of his homegrown produce and would always hunt ME down to give me a handful of Hot Wheels to give to my toddler, which he learned very quickly my boy was a fan of due to asking me about my boys. I pray for peace for his family and loved ones, that they would lean upon the only One who can provide comfort through such loss.
Cheri, Dick, Vicki, and Kim,
Anyone who met or knew Charles, was touched by his humor, generosity, and his love of life and family. I have many fond memories of us growing up and will cherish them always. May you find peace and comfort as you look upon your own memories and hold them deep in your heart. Prayers for you, all.
Love,
Dawn (Bernert) Deyo