Lawrence R. Bishop, age 90, of Onaway, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013, at Medilodge of Hillman. The son of Charles and Ethel (Beebe) Bishop, Lawrence was born in Cheboygan on August 3, 1923.

He married Evelyn M. Barnby on November 8, 1946 in Saginaw. She precedes him in death.

Lawrence worked for many years as a machinist at Detroit Tap and Tool in Cheboygan. He also worked for Onaway Stone.

He was a long time member of the Tower Baptist Church.

Lawrence's family was the most important thing to him. He enjoyed planting a large garden every year and sharing the vegetables he grew within the community.

He trained many horses, loved to feed and watch any kind of wildlife and also enjoyed talk radio.

Lawrence served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Germany and was a Bronze Star recipient. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 5857 in Onaway.

Surviving Lawrence are:
…his daughter, Bonnie (Greg) Wang of Onaway;
…son, Larry (Brenda) Bishop of Onaway;
…four grandchildren,
……Harley Wang,
……Andy and
……Aaron Bishop, and
……Ashlee (Scott) Speed.

Lawrence was preceded in death by:
…his wife, Evelyn, in 2012;
…his parents, Charles and Ethel Bishop;
…brothers,
……John,
……Lloyd, and
……Willard;
…an infant sister, Amy;
…grandson, Kirt Wang; and
…great grandchildren,
……Joseph, Steven, Sarah,
……NaLeah, and Emily.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Chagnon Funeral Home on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at 1:00 pm at the Chagnon Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Kirby officiating followed by Military Honors by the VFW Post 5857.

Lawrence's final resting place will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower.

Donations to honor Lawrence's memory may be made to the:
…VFW Post 5857
……5857 Pine
……Onaway, Michigan 49765

or to

…Hospice of Michigan-NE Hub Office
……112 West Chisholm Street
……Alpena, Michigan 49707-2446

Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Chagnon Funeral Home
20742 State Street
Onaway, Michigan 49765-7607
Ph: 989-733:00-8:00545
http://www.chagnonfh.com/

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Visitation:
…Chagnon Funeral Home
……20742 State Street
……Onaway, Michigan 49765-7607
…Monday, December 2, 2013
……4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral:
…Chagnon Funeral Home
……20742 State Street
……Onaway, Michigan 49765-7607
… Tuesday, December 3, 2013
……In-state at 12:00 p.m.
……Service at 1:00 p.m.

Cemetery:
…Forest Lawn Cemetery
……Tower, Cheboygan County, Michigan
…Location:
……e of Tower on M-68-33 to E Tower Rd

Lawrence R. Bishop, age 90, of Onaway, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013, at Medilodge of Hillman. The son of Charles and Ethel (Beebe) Bishop, Lawrence was born in Cheboygan on August 3, 1923.

He married Evelyn M. Barnby on November 8, 1946 in Saginaw. She precedes him in death.

Lawrence worked for many years as a machinist at Detroit Tap and Tool in Cheboygan. He also worked for Onaway Stone.

He was a long time member of the Tower Baptist Church.

Lawrence's family was the most important thing to him. He enjoyed planting a large garden every year and sharing the vegetables he grew within the community.

He trained many horses, loved to feed and watch any kind of wildlife and also enjoyed talk radio.

Lawrence served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Germany and was a Bronze Star recipient. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 5857 in Onaway.

Surviving Lawrence are:
…his daughter, Bonnie (Greg) Wang of Onaway;
…son, Larry (Brenda) Bishop of Onaway;
…four grandchildren,
……Harley Wang,
……Andy and
……Aaron Bishop, and
……Ashlee (Scott) Speed.

Lawrence was preceded in death by:
…his wife, Evelyn, in 2012;
…his parents, Charles and Ethel Bishop;
…brothers,
……John,
……Lloyd, and
……Willard;
…an infant sister, Amy;
…grandson, Kirt Wang; and
…great grandchildren,
……Joseph, Steven, Sarah,
……NaLeah, and Emily.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Chagnon Funeral Home on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at 1:00 pm at the Chagnon Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Kirby officiating followed by Military Honors by the VFW Post 5857.

Lawrence's final resting place will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Tower.

Donations to honor Lawrence's memory may be made to the:
…VFW Post 5857
……5857 Pine
……Onaway, Michigan 49765

or to

…Hospice of Michigan-NE Hub Office
……112 West Chisholm Street
……Alpena, Michigan 49707-2446

Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Chagnon Funeral Home
20742 State Street
Onaway, Michigan 49765-7607
Ph: 989-733:00-8:00545
http://www.chagnonfh.com/

++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Visitation:
…Chagnon Funeral Home
……20742 State Street
……Onaway, Michigan 49765-7607
…Monday, December 2, 2013
……4:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral:
…Chagnon Funeral Home
……20742 State Street
……Onaway, Michigan 49765-7607
… Tuesday, December 3, 2013
……In-state at 12:00 p.m.
……Service at 1:00 p.m.

Cemetery:
…Forest Lawn Cemetery
……Tower, Cheboygan County, Michigan
…Location:
……e of Tower on M-68-33 to E Tower Rd