Richard K. Bishop, 74
Richard K. Bishop, 74, of Columbia City, died at 10:22 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at The Oaks Living Center where he was admitted on Monday.
He was born September 5, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois a son of William and Helen (Blain) Bishop. His formative years were spent in Chicago.
On July 22, 1962 he was united in marriage to Sondra Kay Simpson. They made their home in Fort Wayne until 2003 when they moved to Columbia City.
He was employed at Hall's Restaurants and lastly J. C. Murphy's before becoming disabled.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Sondra; four children, Mary (Wim) Imson of Forrest VA, Richard Bishop of Fort Wayne, William Bishop of Columbia City and Karen (Garth) Kyler of Larwill; five grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Whitaker of California and Margaret Tuttle of New Haven; and two brothers, John Bishop of Florida and Mike Bishop of Hammond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Bishop.
The visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Preferred memorials are to be directed to the final expense account payable to Smith & Sons Funeral Home.
He was born September 5, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois a son of William and Helen (Blain) Bishop. His formative years were spent in Chicago.
On July 22, 1962 he was united in marriage to Sondra Kay Simpson. They made their home in Fort Wayne until 2003 when they moved to Columbia City.
He was employed at Hall's Restaurants and lastly J. C. Murphy's before becoming disabled.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Sondra; four children, Mary (Wim) Imson of Forrest VA, Richard Bishop of Fort Wayne, William Bishop of Columbia City and Karen (Garth) Kyler of Larwill; five grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Whitaker of California and Margaret Tuttle of New Haven; and two brothers, John Bishop of Florida and Mike Bishop of Hammond.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Bishop.
The visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.
Preferred memorials are to be directed to the final expense account payable to Smith & Sons Funeral Home.