Freel Shirley Shipe, 91, of Mathias, WV, passed away April 30, 2022 at Choice Healthcare in Harrisonburg, VA.

He was born November 25, 1930 in Mathias, WV and was a son to the late Arthur William and L. Gladys May Shipe.

He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.  He cherished being a part of family events until the end of his life.

On March 20, 1954 he married the former Eleanor Fawley, who survives.

Also surviving are a son; Kent Shipe, of Mathias, WV, a daughter; Ellen McDonald and husband John, of Port Republic, VA, four grandchildren; Kevin Shipe, of Pratt, KS, Jason Shipe and wife Allyson, of New Market, VA, Nathan McDonald, of Triangle, VA, Logan McDonald, of Strasburg, PA, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by two brothers; Ralph William Shipe, Arthur Lynn Shipe, and a nephew; Wayne Shipe.

Freel was a lifelong farmer.  He was a member of Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Bergton, VA.  He was also a 50 year member of the Mathias Ruritan Club and a 50 year member of the Mason's Lodge # 29 in Moorefield.  Freel served on the E.A. Hawse Medical board of directors for several years.

Pastor Barbara Krumm will conduct a funeral service 2 PM Friday, May 6, 2022 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Bergton, VA.  Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery in Mathias, WV.

The family will receive friends Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5-8 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.

Friends may view and sign a guestbook beginning Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 9 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 16170 Bergton Rd., Bergton, VA 22811.