Obituary - Eric Matthew Shipshinski
Table of Contents
Eric Matthew Shipshinski, 36, of Henrico, passed away on June 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his brother, Linwood Christopher Shipshinski. He is survived by his loving parents, Donna Kay Huff and George E. Shipshinski, Jr.; aunts, Vicki Coxon and Betty Luck; cousins, Johnny and Laura Coxon; his faithful friend, James Schell, Jr.; and many other aunts, uncles, and friends who will miss him. Eric never met a stranger, and his greatest joy was playing his guitar for himself and others. The family will receive friends 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 29, at Bliley’s – 8510 Staples Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, please honor Eric’s memory by helping a friend when you see them struggling.
Carry Me, Carrie
By Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show
Second Street and Broadway
Sittin' in a doorway
Head held in his hands
Looked to all the world
Like he was prayin'
Foot wrapped in old rag
Bottle in a brown bag
I saw him trying to stand
Then I heard the words that he was sayin'
He said
Come on, Carrie
Carry me a little farther
Come on, Carrie
Carry me one more mile
I don't know where it's leadin' to
But I know I can make it if I lean on you
So come on, Carrie
Carry me a little
I carried you, now carry me a little
Come on, Carrie, carry me a little while
Well he struggled to his feet
And staggered down the street
To the window of a five and dime
He stood and laughed a while, at his reflection
And then I heard him shoutin'
Something 'bout a mountain
He could surely climb
If she was only there
To point, the right direction
But she ain't, no, but she ain't, no
He said
Come on, Carrie
Carry me a little farther
Come on, Carrie
Carry me one more mile
I don't know where it's leadin' to
But I know I can make it if I lean on you
So come on, Carrie
Carry me a little
I carried you, now carry me a little
Come on, Carrie
Carry me a little while, yeah
Carry me, Carrie
Carry me, yeah
Carry me, Carrie
Carrie, carry me
You got to carry me
You got to carry me
Carry me, Carrie
Carry me, Carrie
You got to carry me
You got to carry me
