Lawrence J. “Larry” Shipman, age 70, of Mount Vernon passed away at his home on Monday, August 17, 2026.
He was born on December 4, 1955, in Newark, Ohio to the late Horace and Mary Jo Anne (Ashburn) Shipman. Larry served in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger and is a Vietnam Veteran. He spent time farming and drove truck for Yellow Freight for 32 years. He had a passion for 4-H and enjoyed watching children show at the county fair. Larry always lent a helping hand whenever he could.
He is survived by his wife, of over 53 years, Sherry (Wohlford) Shipman; two sons, Jacob (Nikkia) Shipman, Kyle (Stacy) Shipman; four grandchildren, Samantha, Austin, Spencer, and Gabrielle; and six siblings.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by six siblings.
Friends may call on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Snyder Funeral Home – Dowds Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm. A service will be held, at the funeral home, on Tuesday beginning at 11:00am with Mr. Ray Blakely officiating. Burial, with military honors provided by the Knox County Joint Veteran’s Council, will follow in Bell Church Cemetery.
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The Snyder Funeral Home – Dowds Chapel is honored to serve the family of Lawrence J. “Larry” Shipman.
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