Wayland Shipman was born March 23, 1930 in Vera, Texas.
Raised in Seymour, Texas, Shipman relocated to the D-FW Metroplex in 1970.
A gift from God, Shipman was called home on May 4, 2012. Wayland was always there to lend a helping hand and would talk to anyone standing still. We will miss the smile on his face, but we will always have the memories of a true country gentleman.
Shipman is survived by his daughters, Rea Brech and Hope Osborne; five grandchildren; and three of his 10 siblings: Olaff and Orgie Shipman of Seymour, and Marie Tuck of Yokon, Okla.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at McKinney Memorial Baptist Church, at 4805 Arborlawn Drive in Fort Worth.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition May 11, 2012.
The news of Wayland’s passing lays heavy on my heart. The world is minus 1 ‘really great man’ today. But I know that tonight when the stars come out, one will be shining a little brighter than all the rest. And if you listen really close you’ll hear laughter, country music, and the sound of boots scootin across the dance floor. I will be looking up and smiling because that is where Wayland will be; and the heavens will be a better place because he is there. I know the earth is a better place because he was here. We will miss you, Wayland….. Thank you for all the joy you gave.