Melvin was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Sue Bishop; and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bliss Johnson Bishop; seven siblings, Ruth Hoitt [died 23 Mar 2011] and William her husband, Annie Bishop, Olean Ragland, Roy Bishop and wife, Mary Lee, Austin Bishop, Kenneth Bishop and Dean Bishop; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Melvin was a member of Northside Baptist Church for over 50 years, serving as a deacon for the past 10 years. He was the owner and operator of Bishop's Auto Service and Sales. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Northside Baptist Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be a made to Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
[parents Samuel W. Bishop and Viola Marie Payne Bishop]
Melvin was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Sue Bishop; and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bliss Johnson Bishop; seven siblings, Ruth Hoitt [died 23 Mar 2011] and William her husband, Annie Bishop, Olean Ragland, Roy Bishop and wife, Mary Lee, Austin Bishop, Kenneth Bishop and Dean Bishop; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Melvin was a member of Northside Baptist Church for over 50 years, serving as a deacon for the past 10 years. He was the owner and operator of Bishop's Auto Service and Sales. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Northside Baptist Church. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be a made to Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
[parents Samuel W. Bishop and Viola Marie Payne Bishop]
Family Members
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William Samuel Bishop
1918–1982
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Virginia Bishop Wilkerson
1921–2006
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Fannie Edwards Bishop
1922–2007
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Annie Pearl Bishop
1924–2012
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Roy Reeves Bishop
1928–2011
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Olene Nolting Bishop Ragland
1930–2014
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Ruth Bishop Hoitt
1932–2011
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Keel Austin Bishop
1934–2012
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Earl Payne Bishop
1935–2001
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Kenneth Roosevelt Bishop
1939–2011
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Dean Bishop
1942–2015
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