Oval Bishop Jr.

November 20, 2009

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Oval Bishop, Jr., age 80, died Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Oxford, MS. Born in Olive Hill, KY, Mr. Bishop had lived in the Oxford area for the last 8 years after moving from Mansfield, OH. He was retired from the Tappan Appliance Company where he worked in their post office area. Mr. Bishop enjoyed watching television and taking care of his cat, Scoobey. He loved his family and South Lamar Baptist Church where he was a member. Visitation will be held Monday, November 23, 2009, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Friday, November 27, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. in Mansfield Memorial Park, Mansfield, OH, with Wappner Funeral Directors in charge. Coleman Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Bishop of Oxford, MS; one daughter, Betty Hendrickson of Killen, AL; one sister, Betty Tackett of Grayson, KY; three brothers, Bobby Bishop and Jimmy Bishop both of Grayson, KY and Gary Jo Bishop of Fort Meyers, FL; one granddaughter, JoAnn Bratton of Oxford, MS; two great-grandchildren, Allen Michael Bratton and Allena Bratton of Oxford, MS Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his parents, Oval and Lydia N. Bishop and two brothers, Jack Bishop and Earl Bishop. Memorials may be made to the South Lamar Baptist Church, York Fund, 2885 South Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 You may leave online condolences at www.colemanfuneralhome.com