William Eugene Shipp, 77, of Benton, passed away at 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery, Benton, IL, with Rev. Michael Kramer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in care of funeral expenses.