Mr. Claude Shipe

July 5, 1949 - February 11, 2017

Claude Benton “Benny” Shipe, 67 of Huntington, W.Va. passed away, Saturday, February 11, 2017 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. He was born July 5, 1949 in Huntington, W.Va. the son of the late, James and Hazel Faulkner Shipe. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Tim Shipe. He was a retired Carman for CSX Railroad. He is survived by his companion, Nancy Johnson of Huntington, W.Va; three daughters, Missy Combs (Andy) of Wilmington, NC, Dina Lee (Steven) of Bowie, MD and Maggie Blankenship of Huntington, W.Va; one brother, James Albert Shipe of Huntington, W.Va. four grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Woodmere Memorial Park Abbey of Remembrance Mausoleum, Huntington, W.Va. Burial will follow. Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington, W.Va. is caring for the family. www.hensonandkitchen.com .