James Walker Shipman, Jr.

James Walker Shipman, Jr., of Austin, Texas passed away peacefully on July 24, 2022. Jim was born on September 20, 1935, in Evanston, Illinois to James Walker Shipman and Anne Covert Shipman. His sister was Diane Shipman Smith, who passed away in 2012. Jim was married to the love of his life, Charlene Wolford Shipman, for 48 years before her passing in 2010. Jim carried on Charlene’s passion project to serve in ministry to children without parents in Juarez, Mexico until his passing. He found significant purpose in giving to those who had needs, great or small. Jim is survived by his nephews Lawrence Pahl of Chillicothe, Ohio, David Pahl of Austin, Texas, and James Pahl of Roswell, Georgia, of as well as four great-nieces and one great-nephew, and his beloved community at Hyde Park Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, August 22nd, at 10:30AM, in the Chapel at Hyde Park Baptist Church, 3901 Speedway, Austin, Texas 78751, followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers or gifts, Jim’s memory will be best honored by donations made to Casa de Esperanza (House of Hope) at Hands of Luke Medical Ministries in El Paso, Texas.