Eugene Shipp

EUGENE SHIPP

Eugene (Gene) Shipp, age 74, passed away at his home on July 11, 2025 with his wife Deborah, his brother Keith and his best friend Jason by his side. Gene passed away from Pancreatic and Liver Cancer.

Gene was born in 1951 in Chicago Illinois to his parents Daughten and Dorothy Shipp. He graduated in 1969 from Oak Lawn Community High School. Afterwards, he pursued a career as a Pipefitter and received his training from Chicago Pipefitters Local 597. He worked as a Pipefitter for 41 years, mostly at AMS Industries, Inc. Gene was very well respected throughout his career and his fellow Pipefitters enjoyed working with him.

After retiring in 2011, Gene and Deborah moved to Henderson, TN. Gene became a member of the Henderson Elks Lodge. In 2014 he was elected as Exalted Ruler. His favorite projects to work on were “Christmas for Kids” and the “Henderson Elks Lodge Golf Tournament” supporting local children’s charities. He enjoyed working with Kirby at Carl Perkins Center on this project. He loved hanging out with his friends and watching all types of sports, especially watching the Tennessee Vols. Gene was also a member of the Lombard Moose Lodge.

Gene enjoyed fishing, golfing, horse racing and traveling with family and friends.

Gene loved his family. He is survived by his wife Deborah Shipp, brother Keith (Sandy) Shipp, sister Gloria (Rick) Orban, niece Michelle Orban Jenczmionka (Brian O’Malley), nephew Ray (Kristin) Orban, nephew Scott (Kristi) Orban, great nieces and nephews Mia, Tyler, Reece and Carson.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents Daughten and Dorothy Shipp, and his beloved dog Winston.

There will be a private memorial for his family.