Joshua Paul Shipp, 35, of Birmingham, transitioned to his eternal rest on August 20, 2020, at home after years of struggling with complications from Diabetes.

Although only 35 at the time of his death, Josh affected many people in his lifetime.


Those who knew Josh, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives.  He was a member of Faith Temple Church and New Life Christian Assembly.  He was deeply committed to JROTC in Midfield High School and was awarded many honors as well as the Mayor’s award upon graduation from Midfield High School in 2002. Josh was an avid gaming enthusiast and a lifelong fan of the Auburn football team. Josh was gifted to sing and God used him to bless many as he sang his adorations to his Lord and savior Jesus Christ.


He was born in Birmingham, grew up in Powderly and spent his teenage years in Marietta, GA later transferring to Alabama for his senior year at Midfield High. He is the third of three beloved children to Ellis Shipp and Susan Core (Roderick) of Birmingham. 


Besides his parents, Josh leaves behind his sister, Jessica (Sean Phillips); sister, Joanna (Nick Fullerton); step-brother, Adonis Palmer; Stepdad, Roderick Core, Stepmother, Janet Shipp; stepsister Marie (Barry Adair); stepbrother, Adam Goodwin (Amber); grandparents, Glenn and Faye Shipp; grandmother, Joanne Wolfe; multiple nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and many other loving family members and friends.


A virtual memorial service will be held on September 19 at 2:00pm CST.


For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, Josh’s family would appreciate donations to the Davita Dialysis Center (https://www.dialysispatients.org/) or the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (https://www.jdrf.org/ )