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William Shipman Obituary

William Creighton Shipman MT. PLEASANT - William Creighton Shipman, 19, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on Sunday, July 17, 2016 in Columbia, South Carolina. He was born on Wednesday, January 1, 1997 in Mount Pleasant, SC to Nanci Steadman Shipman and Lee Shipman. Creighton loved his family. His heart was lacrosse, he truly loved playing and introducing the sport to all of the young players. He played at Wando High School as well as Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, NC. He chose to play at Mars Hill because he found his peace in the mountains. He will be remembered for his goofy smile, his bright eyes and his enormous heart. He was so loved and he loved so well. He is survived by his loving parents, Nanci Steadman Shipman, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Lee Shipman, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Sister, Elizabeth Wheaton Shipman, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Brothers, Jackson Lee Shipman and Hollice Milles Shipman, both of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Aunts, Jacki Powers (Brian), of Charleston, SC and Jennifer Harris (Jimmy), of Washington, NC; Grandparents, Cheryl "Nonni" and Bill "Poppi" Steadman, of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Bryan Shipman, of Washington, NC; cousins, Mac, Emmie, Ragan, and Ashley; and many loving friends and family. Creighton was predeceased by his paternal grandmother Pat Shipman of Washington, NC. All are invited to a Community Vigil Service at 7:00 pm, Friday, July 22, 2016 at Saint Andrew Church Ministry Center, 440 Whilden Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, with Father H. Gregory West, Pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island, presiding. Creighton was a part of the family and attended Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Creighton Shipman Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Branch. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC (843) 884-3833. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2016.

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Kathleen Duffy,RN (school nurse)

July 22, 2016

I was heartbroken to hear of your loss. I will always remember Creighton as the child with the nicest manners from MPS each time he came into the health office. May God comfort your family everyday, and may the love and laughter of Creighton live in each of you.

Karen, David, Connor, Jackson, Logan, McKay & Salem Dunaway

July 21, 2016

Nanci, Lee, Wheaton, Jack & Hollice,
Our hearts are broken. May the love of family, friends and our savior Jesus, the Christ, comfort you during these difficult days. Our most heartfelt condolences to your family.

Andrew Hoots

July 21, 2016

Praying for your family as you go through this most difficult time. Creighton's MHU family will miss his presence on our campus. May God grant you grace, peace and comfort as you grieve the loss of your son.

MHU Chaplains' Office

Judy and Preston Howard

July 21, 2016

To the Shipman and Steadman family,Your loss is beyond words. May the Lord bless and comfort you. You are in our prayers.

S. Washington

July 21, 2016

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all Comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow.

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