Steven John Shipman, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, passed away on June 22, 2026. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, on October 26, 1959, to Johnny Monroe Shipman and Suzanne McNeil Shipman. While he spent part of his childhood in Lubbock, Steven lived most of his life in Carrollton, Texas. After graduating from R.L. Turner High School in 1978, he completed trade school. Blending learned skills with his passions, Steven’s career included entrepreneurship with his company Lumigraphics and various fabrication work. Though seasons of his career brought him joy, his true passion was for the outdoors, his family, friends and his faith.

From a young age, Steven had a deep love for nature, often saying he would rather be outdoors. From childhood summers building birdhouses and exploring with his Pap, sharing his love of gardening and astronomy with his daughters, to the mountain and fishing trips he cherished with his wife and family, he was a true nature enthusiast. Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman, always prioritizing time in the wild doing what he loved most. He often shared that “the river was his church,” where the peace and quiet of nature allowed him to have his best conversations with the Lord. Steven loved his family and friends dearly. His compassion, selflessness, and peacemaking spirit were reflected in every interaction with him. He would gladly spend hours on the phone, listening with genuine interest to every exciting story, heartache, or new passion someone wanted to share. He had a remarkable way of making people feel heard and never like a burden, always putting others before himself. A true gentle soul, he embodied the love the Lord calls us to show. Steven was easy to love, and he freely gave that love in return. In 1973, Steven attended a church youth river rafting trip where he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Through every hardship or every blessing that followed, he continued to build upon that faith. In some of his final moments, he spoke of being with the Lord and reminded his family of Jesus’ love for them. While we rejoice that he is now in the presence of the Lord, he will be deeply missed. Steven is survived by Joyce, his wife of 38 years; his daughters, Sarah and Halee; and his grandchildren, Phoebe and Harvey John. He is also survived by his mother, Suzanne; his father and stepmother, Johnny and Jill; and his brother, David, along with his wife, Shannon, and their son, Thomas. Steven was preceded in death by his brother, Derek.

Floral arrangements may be delivered to First Baptist Church at The Fields, 1401 Carrollton Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010 by 8 a.m. on July 11th, where a celebration of life will be held in Steven’s honor.