Birth date: May 14, 1934 Death date: Dec 11, 2020
Royce D. Shipp of Longview went peacefully to be with our Lord and Savior on December 11th, 2020. Known as Coach to many, Royce was born May 14th 1934 in Lubbock TX to Melba Shipp. Growing up in Lubbock Royce spent a lot of time a Read Obituary
One of my good friends, Mark Terry, shared this notice with me. The Shipp family, I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of playing for Coach Shipp in 8th grade at Judson in 1976. In fall camp, we thought this was going to be rough, as coach worked us hard. Later we realized he was preparing us for a long season, one that we finished 8-2, I believe, destroying first place Marshall the last game 34-6. That bus ride home was so fun...that season was so enjoyable. He believed in a skinny, slow Mexican kid and gave me a chance, which I was always grateful. There are so many memories I have of that year, mainly of Coach Shipp. Rest In Peace, Coach. And thank you
I found out tonight that Royce Ship passed away. Royce is one of the favorite human beings that I’ve ever been fortunate enough to be associated with. We worked together at Pine Tree. Royce was a people person. He cared deeply for the students that he was leading on his campus. He was thoughtful, kind, and professional. I can’t tell you how many times he went the extra mile to help parents and students. To top it off Royce had a fabulous sense of humor. In addition to working hard we laughed hard. Royce and I helped each other out in a variety of ways. They are very few people in life that has done you a favor that will be eternally remembered and you will be eternally grateful for. He is one of those people for me. Royce had great instincts for judging people. I trusted him totally. Royce and his wonderful wife will forever be a blessing to the Longview community. We had the opportunity to communicate with each other not that long ago and I feel blessed to have had the good fortune of sharing with him how I feel about him.
Jack Gilbert
I met Royce when he came to Pine Tree in 1977. He and some of the coaches would periodically come into our first floor teacher work area at the high school. As Royce walked into the area, he would greet whoever was in the area with a crisp, cheery fractured Spanish language greeting, resulting in happy, friendly responses no matter how "down" we might be. Royce's positive attitude carried over to his students, teachers, and all those who worked with or knew him. He was a major support to everyone, and as my career continued into other areas of education, Royce was always one of the persons I could count on for a fair and honest recommendation. I never saw him discouraged or frustrated and have many wonderful memories of Royce and all he meant to me and to others. Gary and I send our love to you, Mary Catherine, and to all of the family. May God bless you and bring you peace and joy in the days ahead.
Royce Shipp was hard not to love. His smile and encouraging leadership was a blessing to all that worked with and knew him. Tucker Dudley
Royce’s presence in the hallways at the JH always meant a smile or a hug or a question of ‘where should you be right now’?! A great man who loved his family, which also meant his teachers & students. I am thankful for his friendship. “Well done my good & faithful servant.”
Mr. Shipp was a wonderful Principal to work for at Pine Tree Jr. High. After teaching under him a few years, he gave me the opportunity to be counselor on his campus, and I was always grateful for his support. We had a lot of laughs, and I always knew that he cared deeply for the students and had their best interest at heart. I missed him when he retired. Mr. Shipp was one of the great ones!
Wendy Gray
To The Shipp Family:
I am sorry to get the news of Mr. Shipp’s passing. He indeed was one of kind-full of life, energy, personality and always up for a good prank! I will NEVER forget the roast he gave me in front of a large crowd @ my Eagle Scout Court of Honor...he had everyone rolling with laughter!
Lot’s of great memories of this fine man! Well done, Good and Faithful Servant!
John Berry
I knew this fine man for many years and will always remember the love he had for students, faculty and staff members at Judson and Pine Tree Junior High. He was a unique individual who embraced his role as an educator, teacher, mentor and friend, thus providing a legacy that will be fondly cherished by the many lives he impacted through the years. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family during this sad time.
Brenda Modisett
