Brian Keith "Pete" Shiplett, Sr., 57, husband of Sophia Jean (Powell) Shiplett of Waynesboro, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Shiplett was born in Staunton, Virginia on June 22, 1963, a son of the late Howard Summers and Judith Carolyn (Gregory) Shiplett.

Pete enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Goodwill shopping.

In addition to his parents, "Pete" was preceded in death by his special pet dog, "Jake".

Surviving in addition to his wife, are three sons, Brian K. Shiplett, Jr. of Staunton, Justin C. Stone of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Allan Shiplett of Lynchburg, Virginia; a daughter, Tabatha R. Kiser and her husband Michael of Newport, Tennessee; two brothers, Kevin Shiplett and Jeff Shiplett both of Craigsville, Virginia; a sister, Teresa Martin of Craigsville, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Austin "Thunder", Kaylee "Angle", Erica, Kendall, Brandon, Hunter, Ryland and Josslynn; special friends, Grizz, Josh, Jackson, Sam and Lenny; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

(Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic all current guidelines and restrictions will be followed.)

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, Virginia is in charge of his arrangements.