James Russell Bishop, 80, of Poteau, OK passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 in
Poteau. Jim was born July 22, 1934 in Taberville, MO
to James Earl & Phleatus Mozelle (Cooper) Bishop. He was a veteran of the US Army. Jim was an oil pipeline start-up
technician. He worked for Alyeska
Pipeline. Jim was a member of the
Arctic Circle Club. He was a very
intelligent and had a dry wit that was really funny. He was preceded in death by his parents;
first wife, Pansy Chandler Bishop and second wife, Evelyn Branscum Bishop.
Survivors include his children, Kathleen Bishop of Bokoshe, OK &
(son-in-law - Kent Rose of Gueda Springs, KS) , Nancy Bishop & Sharon Kletter of Dallas, TX, Dwayne
Bishop of Oreck, CA and Margaret Bishop of Poteau, OK; 6 grandchildren; 6 great
grandchildren; sister Dixie & Don Shrum of Gilmore, OK; numerous nieces,
nephews, other relatives, loved ones and friends.
Services - 2 pm, Saturday, July 26, 2014 in
Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery,
Gilmore, OK.
The family will be at the funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
I extend my sympathy to the family at this time of loss and sorrow.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say I worked about 3 months at the Oaks Nursing Home in Poteau, Oklahoma...and I loved Mr Bishop...He was one of my favorite people..I missed him when he left..He was always a gentleman and always loved to talk....He was a good person In my oppinion....
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