James Cramer Shipley

James Cramer Shipley, son of the late Harry F. Shipley and Mary Cramer Shipley passed away September 7, 2020. Born October 16, 1930 and raised in Frederick, Maryland, Mr. Shipley, known as Jim, graduated from Frederick High School in 1947 and entered the USMMA at Kings Point, Long Island, New York where he graduated in 1951. At that point, he served two years active duty in the United States Navy.

Jim worked for many years as a fire protection engineer for the State of Virginia, retiring in 1990. He then continued his working life in the Code Enforcement Division of the City of Alexandria.

Jim married Fay Gochnauer, R.N. from Adamstown, who predeceased him April 26, 2017. He is survived by a son, Brian, of Kodak, Tennessee and a sister, Linda DIGiulio and husband Vincent, of Katy, Texas. He was predeceased by brothers, Peter L. Shipley, Patrick Shipley and Michael J. Shipley and sister- in-law Barbara Shipley.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews that he has guided and helped over many years.

Funeral arrangements are with Keeney & Basford. Internment to be in the family plot at Glade Cemetery in Walkersville.