"A Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend & Father Figure"

Mr. Robert Lee Shipp was born on August 12, 1969 to Annette L. Bacon and Johnny Shipp, in Tampa, Florida. Robert was educated in the Hillsborough County School District. After high school, Robert obtained numerous skills from positions he held with several companies in the Tampa Bay area. After a few years, he made the decision to relocate to the Ft. Lauderdale area, which ultimately became his home until his demise. He loved God, his Family & Friends, and was always willing to sow a seed of prayer or good word to uplift others. Robert had a passion for cars, motorcycles & the best 70's & 80's old school music. He enjoyed having a nice clean detailed car when cruising on a sunny afternoon with his favorite tunes playing in the background. After numerous years of skilled work with property & AC maintenance, Robert decided to open his "Big Shipp's Mobile Detailing" business. He took pride in his work & each vehicle or truck he serviced received nothing less than the best quality detail & shine you could imagine.

His ultimate love was his Family & when he called you "Friend" - it was for the lifetime. He had a gentle soul & was charismatic, loving, caring & always found a way to make you smile. His heart was big and he gave unconditionally. If anyone had a need, he would give his last without question. He was the epitome of a "Good Steward" who showed grace and compassion.
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Annette L. Bacon.

He is survived by his Father, Johnny Shipp; Sisters & brothers: Alicia L. Nelson, Reginald (Reggie) Felder, Tracey M. Shipp, Patricia W. Morrow, Diane Hardnett, Terry F. Slaton, Larry D. Slaton & Michael A. Slaton; Nieces & Nephews: Christopher (Chris) Myers, Alexis Myers, Jayden Felder, Jazmine Ensworth, Latwanda McGee (Shawn), Michael Slaton, Antonio Davis, Sr., Tiffany Pannell (Kye), Ashley Hooks, Miguel Slaton, Shannon Hickman (Greg), Mikila Pannell, T'Sha Slaton, Patricia Slaton & Larry Slaton. Jr.; Aunts & Uncles: Freddie Bacon (St. Petersburg), Pastor Ronnie Shipp (Lena), Robert Shipp & Irvin Shipp; Cousins: Pastor Michael D. Williams (Patricia), Felecia Copeland (Al), Steve Williams (Sonji), Antonette Smith, Michael Williams II, Sheldon Williams, Tellis Lawrence, Steven Williams II, Ambria Williams, Cameron Williams, KeShaun Eanes, Kiana Eanes, Dayza Williams, Kyawnalys Williams, Sheldon Williams, II, Michael Williams III, Deshon Williams, Dennis Bacon, Vinda Bacon-Moore, Sharon Bacon, Wanda Ann Bacon, Cynthia Bacon, Kelvin Bacon, Vee Tinson, Terry Bacon, Harold Shipp, Rodger Shipp (Nikki) & a host of others; Special Friends & loved ones: Althea Shipp, Kayla Jackson, Kelyse Jackson, Fred Myles (Fela), Willo Williams (Kari), Dionne James, Kendra McGrew & all Friends in the Tampa Bay & Ft. Lauderdale areas.

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Visitation
Chapel of Hope, Aikens Funeral Home
Monday, May 10, 2021
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tampa, FL 33610

Funeral Service
The Center of Manifestation
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
11:00 AM
3102 E. Lake
Tampa, FL 33610