Obituary of James Douglas Shipley

James Douglas Shipley, age 65, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 3, 2008. James was born to the late John and Laura (Yancey) Shipley. He graduated from Plainfield High School and attended Union County College in Scotch Plains. James had worked for the post office in Kearny, and he also managed many supermarkets such as the Finest and A&P in Plainfield. He enjoyed all sports but his real passion was baseball. James was involved with the Plainfield Little League for many years. James is survived by his son, James Anthony Shipley, who he was very proud of and enjoyed talking about; his future daughter-in-law, Karen Sykora; his aunts and uncles, John and Doris Yancey; Walter and Frances Yancey; Charles Yancey; Edward and Mary Briddle; Susie Fields; Clara Page; Connie Yancey and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11 a.m. in the Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 West 8th Street, Plainfield. Interment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday prior to the service.