Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Shipp age 82 of Warrior, AL passed away on September 23, 2023.

U.S. Decorations & Badges:

Armed Forces Reserve Ribbon

Alabama Faithful Ribbon

Army Reserve Comp Ach Ribbon

National Defense Svc Ribbon

Active Duty Basic Training Medal

Veterans Service Metal

Recruiting Ribbon

Army Achievement Metal

Expert Rifle Badge

Expert Pistol Badge

Airborne Parachutist Badge

Senior Parachutist Badge

Recruiter Badge National Guard

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Record of Duties:

Helicopter Crew Chief

Platoon Leader

Maintenance Officer

Nuclear Weapons Officer

Airdrops Plans Officer

Assistant Special Forces Group

Headquarters Company Commander

Race Relation\Equal Opp Staff Officer

Ground Support Logistical Officer

Commander Data Processing

Command General Staff College Instructor

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Civilian Occupation

Vocational Instructor for Fultondale High School, Owner of Shipp Upholstery & Glass, as well as a Bus Driver.

There will be a visitation for Lieutenant Colonel Ernest Shipp at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home September 30, 2023,             from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, with funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery.