Robert Strong Shipley

Robert Strong Shipley Jr, age 76, of Knoxville passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was a veteran who served two tours in Vietnam with the United States Army Special Forces. Robert is proceeded in death by his parents, Robert (Louise) Shipley; brothers, Raymond Shipley and Chris Shipley; and niece, Kelly Shipley. He is survived by his daughter, Robyn (Rick) Smith; grandchildren, Megan (Gary) Moczygemba of Florida, Samuel Morton, and Daniel Merriman; sisters-in-law, Joanne Shipley and Virginia Shipley; and nephews, Joshua (Glenda) Shipley, Raymond Shipley Jr, and Timothy Shipley; and numerous friends. The family will hold a private service at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. Danny Neal officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com