Curtis Darrell Shipman

Curtis Darrell Shipman, 58, of Paint Rock, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

Darrell was born October 13, 1960, in Abilene to Curtis Hoyt and Margaret (Loveall) Shipman.  He was a graduate of Odessa High School.  He married Wanda Elaine Alverson and was an oil field equipment mechanic.  Darrell truly loved hunting, fishing, Bud Light, and you can’t forget his big sweet tooth.  He really enjoyed sitting around a table talking and drinking with all his friends and family.

Darrell was a huge handyman, a real jack-of-all-trades.  He would help anyone, no questions asked, and his wife, Wanda was always there right by his side, yelling at him, “lizard lips!”

He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Shipman, and mother-in-law, Bernice Grey.

Darrell is survived by his loving wife, Wanda; his children, Curt Shipman, Erick Shipman and wife Afton, Darren Shipman, Kori Baughman and husband Josh, Jackie Thompson and Melissa Thompson; his mother, Margaret Brown and step-father, Ronnie Brown.  Also surviving are siblings Dewayne and Pamela Shipman; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many more nieces and nephews, and so many great friends who have grown to be more like family.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, September 16, at Lange Funeral Home Chapel in Ballinger.  The funeral service will be at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, at Lange Funeral Home Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the family to help with medical expenses.