Owen (Buddy) Shipp III - Guestbook

Wanda,

I just searched online to try & see if I could find out where Buddy was. I am sorry to discover that he is no longer with us.

Buddy was my friend, my condolences Wanda. I haven't seen any of you for decades. Hope you & the boys are doing well.

Bobby

So very sorry to hear of the passing of Buddy.

My husband and I rented a home on the property of Skipper and Betty while my husband was stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky. I worked at American Old Line Life Ins. Co. where Skipper was Vice President. Buddy was just a young boy, 15 years old.

What a wonderful meaningful life he led!!

I met Buddy at the Citation celebration. I am the man talking to him on the steps of his kitchen in the memorial video shown at the Believers conference. Buddy and I talked about partnership with Convoy of Hope whom I work for for as a disaster responder. I am honored to have met him and hope that we still can partner in the future.
Like many others Buddy and I became my friends because of his wonderful heart for people. May God bless his family and I look forward to seeing him again.
God bless you all!! Jesus is Lord!

To Wanda and the rest of the Shipp family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked and saddened when i text Buddy "Happy Father's Day" and was text a response by Wanda that Buddy had passed away. I met Buddy in 2006 when Hurrincane Rita had destroyed a large part of our area. i was in charge of feeding all of the Law Enforcement and first responders in our area. We had no plans to accomadate for this type of disaster. While we were in shock and trying to take care of our own.....here comes Buddy Shipp with his pick up truck and trailers and BBQ pits. We formed an instant bond and remained friends through two more huricanes and feedings of first responders. Buddy was an amazing christian man. I looked up to him not only as a friend but as man and a father and a husband. Buddy always smiled when he spoke of Wanda and his children and family. Buddy did things from the heart and was always prepared to take care of others before he took care of himself. It was an honor and a priveledge for me to call you a friend. You helped me through some of the toughest moments in my life. My son who is 6 years old now still asks about "Mr. Buddy and his BBQ trailers." Rest in peace my friend. And to his family i know that you already know this but Buddy Shipp was the mold for what a true christian man was made out of. Buddy helped so many people that he barely even knew. If I can be half the man that Buddy Shipp was i will be happy. I'm sorry you had to leave us Buddy but I know that we will see each other again when it is time. Until we cook together again my friend..........

Thanks for your meals to US Customs and Border Protection officers during Hurricane Katrina in Hammond, Louisiana. His meals were a bright spot in often a very tiring and depressing day. His present made a different to many people and I know he will be missed by many.

I met Buddy while deployed to the Gulf area after Katrina. I know that everyone deployed to the area with CBP enjoyed and BBQ and conversation with Buddy. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be missed by all.

My condolences to the entire family. I had the extreme pleasure of hearing Buddy preach at Sandy Creek as a teen. He always had a smile on his face. He and my PawPaw Leland are probably giving each other a hard time as I write. Buddy and Wanda had a love that bore mimicing. We love you all.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Mr. Shipp while deployed to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Mr. Shipp always had a nice hot meal ready for us after a long hot day in the sun. He was always the first to rise and last to finish up at night. I had the great pleasure of helping to prepare and serve a meal with Mr. Shipp on one occassion and to hear of his many travels. He truly was the kindest, most unselfish Man that I've ever had the pleasure to meet.The Heavans have truly gained an Angel in Buddy.

Richard L Renner
MSGT U.S. Air Force Retired

I am deeply saddend to hear of Buddy's passing. He made you feel instantly comfortable & his sense of humor was unmatched. I am proud to say I knew him and the world will surely be a sadder place without him. May God bless and comfort you with his love.

Buddy, we will miss you coming by for the firewood for those long-distance, people-in-need, barbecues you were so famous for...Wayne knew where to find the wood, and you knew where to find the needy...what a pair you made.
We can't replace you, ever, but we thank you for coming our way. You always made a difference.
Wanda and family, we will pray for your comfort and healing.

I will miss you terribly my friend but will carry the lessons you have taught me thruout my life and am a much better man having known you. My prayers and thoughts are with all the family,, God Bless

Dear Wanda and all the family;
Our prayers of God's comfort and peace be near to you during these next few days, and always, as you honor Buddy... his life, lived for the Father, through countless days, here on earth, to help the suffering spiritually, and physically! He took that verse "feed my sheep" literally and spiritually, only it included his amazing barbeque creations!

May his infectious smile and spirit be lived out in each of you and all the generations to come, as you celebrate his life, honor his memory,and remember the impact God was able to have through him!
Our prayers are with you at this time, and as time goes by...may you move forward with what God has given you, in your memories with Buddy, and his legacy, which praise God, will live on through all eternity!
Love through Christ, James and Barbara Massie

I just recently met Buddy and I heard him speak at two meeting and was deeply impressed with his many stories of his life and The American Samaritan Fellowship. He was truly the Good Samaritan, and he will be greatly missed! May his memory always live in your hearts. God bless you.

We are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord God comfort you and give you peace at this most difficult time.

Love and God Bless,

I was shocked and saddened to receive the news of Buddy's passing. Buddy had such an infectious personality. When I remember high school and all the times we were together following high school, it always makes me smile. Buddy was one of those rare people who always made you feel good. He was one of the funniest people I have ever known. Although we have not been together often over the years, the world will not be quite as bright knowing he is no longer here. Wanda, Jean and I are sorry we cannot be at the service. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Glenn and Jean Teague

Wanda & Jeremy, our hearts are with you now. We always loved Buddy's smile, hospitally, service & of course his BBQ cooking. I stilll have an 'Eat Shipp' shirt. (my mom didn't really like that shirt too much). He will be missed by all of us.
Jim, Debbie & family Mckissick

Dear Wanda and family,
We were very sad to hear of your loss. We know you and Buddy have touched many lives.
Blessings,
Tom and Connie (Bellows) Moulder

Wanda & Family,
We were surprised to hear of Buddy's passing....but know he has lived a wonderful Christian life and we will see him again.

We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God is wrapping his arms around everyone and holding all of you tight. God's spirit with give you comfort.

Love,
Randy & Patti

Wanda and Family,
Buddy will surely be missed as will his wonderful Bar-be-que. I was so impressed hearing Buddy speak at our Methodist Women's group and at Somerville Historical Society. We vowed if we ever had the chance to hear him again we would be there. Unfortunately, that is not to be. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Wanda I was so upset of hearing Buddies passing.I think it was Buddy who made my schooling turn more positive.We had so much fun with him along. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.
In Christian love,
Jim and Melissa Phillips

Wanda, I received an email from Marie today letting me know about Buddy. I am so sorry to hear that and pray for you and your family. I know you have both been a huge influence in the lives of so many. I pray your services will be able to continue. Sincerely and with love, Dee Shipp Samford

Wanda

My heart goes out to you. Am praying for you and your family. Buddy was one of a kind....what an amazing man!!

Love, Beth

Wanda, I got an email from Ann about Buddy's death. I am so sorry and I want you to know my wife and I are holding you up to God in our prayers. We can not come to the services but you will be in our hearts and prayers. God bless you and keep you under his wing.

Very sad to hear about Buddy. Just a couple of years ago a bunch of us got together for a reunion over in Fort Worth and Buddy was there. Smile on his face and the center of attention (in a good way). He was a good friend back in high school. We had so many great times together. With them living just across the street from the school, we all knew where Buddy and Sara lived. Sadly, I never saw Buddy again after high school until our reunion but for whatever reason I thought of him and our high school crazy times often. Hey, none of us were "saints", that's for sure. He was a major cool guy in high school though and I'm not only shocked to hear of his passing but I know I'll miss him in my own personal way. -- Hope to see you in the next life Buddy --

I have very fond memories of Buddy & Wanda from our high school days @ FWCA, and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. However, it is wonderful to read from his obituary of his faithful, Christ centered life. It's heartbreaking, when you find out that a friend, once faithful, has left the faith. So, it makes me happy to know Buddy fought the fight & kept the faith. Buddy could always make us laugh. My sympathies to you, Wanda, your childern & all who loved Buddy.

Wanda,
So sorry to hear about Buddy's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

The picture tells it all about Buddy. I don't think I can ever think about Buddy and not see him with a big smile on his face. My heart goes out to Wanda, his mom, his sister Sarah, and the rest of the family. God bless you all!

My name is Kris Sommers and I got to know Buddy and his family about 20 years ago at Central Church of Christ in Bryan. Buddy was always involved with our youth group and was always fun to be around. Buddy definitely showed us how to be a leader as well as a follower of Christ. He will surely be missed by all that knew him. God bless his family.