Gregory Andrew Shipley of 5318 Marion Ave., born to Dr. Kenneth C. Shipley and Ruby Pelfrey Shipley on October 29, 1960 in Chattanooga, Tn., slipped away from this earthly life in the early morning hours of Sept. 23, 2021 at age 60. Peace be with you Gregg.

Gregg was a life-long resident of East Ridge, Tn., an avid Tennessee Vols fan, a very good athlete at East Ridge High School and an excellent water skier in years past. He was a Dental Lab technician, a member of the Optimist Club in East Ridge and was a member of East Ridge Helping Neighbors. He helped with Santa Claus for the Orange Grove Kids of the Optimist Club every year for Christmas and was a member of East Ridge High School Alumni. Gregg was in the inaugural East Ridge Police Department Citizens Academy and he ran for the East Ridge City Council, the town he loved.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday October 7, 2021 at Hamilton Funeral and Cremation Services in Hixson, Tn.

Visitation will be before the service from 5-7 pm. until the hour of the service at 7 pm. David Beard and Mark Craven will be officiating.

Gregg is survived by his wife Ella Coppinger Shipley , daughter Heather Marie Blanken, granddaughter Abigal Lackey, brother Kenneth C. Shipley , Jr. (Melody), niece Selby Shipley and nephews Matt Shipley and Andy Shipley , brother Randall Wayne Shipley and niece Sydney Shipley .

Arrangements are entrusted to Hamilton Funeral and Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tn