Douglas P. Shrimplin, 67, of Loudonville, died late Thursday evening, Jan. 29, 2015 at his home following an eight-month illness. Doug was born July 13, 1947 in Ashland and was the son of the late William and Mary (Ewing) Shrimplin.
He attended Loudonville schools and lived in the Loudonville area most of his life. Doug was an employee of Dometic/SeaLand of Big Prairie and Mansfield Plumbing Products before retiring in 2006. He attended Trinity Community Church in Loudonville and was a former member of the Loudonville Fire Dept/EMS. Doug enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and watching football on TV.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara S. (Kaylor) Shrimplin, whom he married Aug. 12, 1967; one daughter, Michelle (Ron) Zepernick of Virginia Beach, VA; five grandchildren: Brittney Shrimplin, Courtney Sharpe, Alayna Cooper, Caden Zepernick, and Landon Zepernick; four great-grandchildren: Carson, Brynn, C.J. and Burke; and one brother, Mike (Jo) Shrimplin of Glenmont. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A private service will be held Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 in Lindsey Funeral Home, Loudonville with Pastor John Temple, officiating. Burial will be in Jelloway Cemetery at a later date. There will be no visitation. The family requests memorial contributions be given to Loudonville Fire Dept/EMS Inc., 200 N. Market Street, Loudonville, OH 44842 or LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Road, Wooster, OH 44691. Online condolences may be left for the Shrimplin family by visiting www.Byerly-Lindsey.com.
