David Lewis Bishop, 88, of the Pleasant View Community, Williamsburg departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the Jellico Community Hospital in Jellico.
He was born on May 13, 1930 in Bon Jellico, to the late Charles Cecil and Nora June (Claxton) Bishop.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Bill Bishop.
David was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church and a member of the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490 F & AM.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, obtaining the rank of Sargent; he was stationed in Austria and Germany. He was a graduate of Rockholds High School. He was employed by the Kentucky Department of Transportation for over 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Warfield) Bishop of Pleasant View; son, Scott Bishop (Dee Dee) of Pleasant View; two daughters, Deborah Moses and Cheryl Cole of Pleasant View; three granddaughters, Heather Cole of Lexington, Brittani Norman (Justin) of Corbin and Courtney Pence (Devin) of Louisville; brother, Ronnie Bishop (Brenda) of Fayettville, OH; step grandson, Dan Moses (Dana) of Lexington; step granddaughter, Jessica Cole of Lexington; three great granddaughters, Raelyn Cole of Lexington and Kree and Kolins Norman of Corbin; step great-granddaughter, Elle Moses of Lexington; and a host of friends to mourn his passing.
A Masonic Service was conducted by the Williamsburg Masonic Lodge #490 F & AM, Friday, January 18, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral service was held Saturday, January 19, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Toy Adams officiating.
Following the service he was laid to rest in the Pleasant View Cemetery. Military graveside honors were conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard of Jellico.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Pleasant View Cemetery Association or the Pleasant View United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com
Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg was in charge of the arrangements.
