David Shiplett

David Shiplett peacefully passed away on September 16, 2021, in Cary, NC. He was 81. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Charles & Ann Shiplett. Dave was always proud of the time he served in U.S. Army intelligence in Germany. He returned to the states to receive his bachelor's degree from Indiana University. In 1966, he married his true love Cheryll. They raised two children in Indianapolis where he became an avid golfer. He was also a lifelong student of military history and took annual trips with friends to key Civil War sites. Dave was a bright light of love, positivity, and humor to friends and family. He was an active and loving husband, father, and grandfather - whether manning his smoker for a family dinner, playing board games together, or helping a grandchild with a school project. Dave spent his final days surrounded by the family he loved and adored. He is survived by his wife Cheryll; children Michael Shiplett (Misha) and Wendy Moomaw (Scott); grandchildren Megan, Jonathan, Grady, Eli, Abby & Marcelle; and younger sister Donna Brinkley (Jack).