DAVENPORT - Ronald C. Shipman, 83, of Davenport, passed away at his home in Woodstock, Georgia, on March 20, 2021.

Born on June 26, 1937, in Somerville, New Jersey, Ronald was the son of the late Charles Goodrich and Lucy Payne Shipman.

He lived in Hunterton County, New Jersey, until enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1956. He served in the Philippines, England, and several bases in and outside the U.S. as an outside wire and antenna systems specialist until his honorable discharge in 1964.

Ronald was married to Harriet Dent on July 17, 1960. The couple lived in Stamford for 35 years, where Ron operated a Texaco Station and had an auto towing and snow plowing business.

While in Stamford, Ron was active in the Kiwanis, Working Lodge 554 F&A Masons in Jefferson and the American Legion Post 1379, where he was past commander.

Family was everything to Ron, he cherished his children and grandchildren.

Besides his parents, Ronald was predeceased by his brothers, Donald and Richard.

He is survived by his wife, Harriet Shipman; children, Robert (Barbara) Shipman and Laura (Thomas Boeher) Shipman; grandchildren, Megan Shipman, Michaela (Lucas Carlson) Shipman, Daniel (Beth) Boeher and Dana Boeher; and special cousins, Patricia Plaia, Karen DeNyse, Betty Trapanese and Dennis Denyse.

Friends and relatives may call on the family from noon until 2 p.m., Sunday, April 25, at MacArthur Funeral Home, 15 Buntline Drive, Stamford, where a funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Stamford Cemetery.

Ron's family invites everyone to the Stamford American Legion, 65721 State Route 10, Stamford, for a time to reminisce. Masks and social distancing will be required for all who attend the services.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Stamford American Legion Post 1379, c/o D. Byrnes, 125 Scenic View Drive, Gilboa, NY 12079.

Share condolences with Ronald's family at www.macarthurfh.com.