Matthew O'Neal Shipman, Sr. was born November 27, 1955 in New Orleans, LA. He was the seventh child of Matthew Riley and Minevia Shipman-Riley. He attended George Washington Carver High School. As a young man Matthew worked at Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, Dash Lumbar Company, and later found his love for driving trucks where he worked at KLLM, Shippers Express, and finally to Fed-Ex Freight (formerly Arkansas Freightways/American Freightways) for 31 years of service. Matthew was lovingly known as Iron Man to his fellow truck drivers, Chablis or Rhinestone by friends, J.R. by his in-laws and Matt-June or Matthew Jr. by family members. At home, he was known as Matthew by his wife, Daddy by his children and Papa by his grandchildren. No matter where he went, he found a friend and a nickname. Eagerly awaiting his arrival to his heavenly home were his parents: Matthew Riley and Minevia Shipman-Riley, his brother David Shipman, Sr. and his Grandparents: Louis and Minevia Young and Rosa Heron. Days before his call home, Matthew accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Matthew leaves to celebrate his life on earth: his Wife of 45 years, Betty Shipman, his children: LaKisha Shipman, Matthew Shipman, Jr., Danielle Shipman, and Aaron Shipman; four grandchildren: Maliyah Shipman, Bria Field, Nolan Jones, and Matthew Shipman, III; and one great-granddaughter Milan Shipman. Also survived by Siblings: Laurene Collins (Eugene), Ella Mae Broil (Aaron), Shelia Anderson (Glenn), Linda Camp, Sebbie Coleman (Terry), India Evans (Izard), Joyce Pounds (Alfred), Doris Gorman (Glen), O'dell Shipman, Andre Lewis (Leonard), Darren Riley (Glenann); Brothers-in-law: Calvin Hayes, Sr., the late James Hayes Sr. (Antionette), Sisters-in-law, Jo Brown, Luella Joseph (the late Phillip), Sallie Hayes, Brenda Jacob (the late Gregory) and Pamela Davis, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, the late Mattie Williams. Immediate family is invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Monday, April 6, 2020 for 10:00 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA. According to regulations set forth by Federal and Local officials due to the current health crisis, our seating capacity is limited to 10. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.