Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Robert L. "Bob" Bishop, 81, of Glen Carbon, Ill., died in Sebring, Fla., on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. He was born March 4, 1940, in Gillespie to Robert and Diana (Severn) Bishop. He married Morene Linton on Nov. 14, 1959, in Gillespie. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2009.

He was retired after having worked in management telecommunications for AT&T. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville. He was an avid bowler.

He is survived by his children, Derek (Malinda) Bishop of Yorkville, Darrin (companion, Jessica Wrinkle) Bishop of Liberty; grandchildren, Nathan (Cara) Bishop, Nicholas (Shinara) Bishop, Joshua Bishop, Jenna (companion, Dennis Higgins) Bishop, Julia Bishop; great-grandchildren, Harper Bishop, Vivienne Bishop, Gwendolyn Higgins, Ingrid Bishop and Estella Higgins. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, George Bishop.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 6, at First Baptist Church in Maryville. Burial was at Gillespie Cemetery in Gillespie.

Memorials are suggested to Parkinson's Foundation or African Vision of Hope. Condolences may be left online at www. kravanyafuneral.com. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie was in charge of arrangements