Paul Bishop Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Paul Bishop of Cleveland, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 91, on April 26, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Paul Bishop or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joel L. Bishop and Grace M. Peterson Bishop; his wife Betty I. Bishop; and his brothers, Rev. David S. Bishop and Joel A. Bishop.
He is survived by: his children, Barbara Bishop Carpenter (Bill) of Dallas, TX, Susan Bishop of Cleveland, TN and Bradley Bishop (Kerry) of Rapid City, SD; his brother James Bishop (Patricia) of Sioux Falls, SD.; his grandchildren, Braden Carpenter (Nicole), Caylan Carpenter (Danielle), Carissa Carpenter Hensch (Eric), Bethany Bishop Wessel (Robert), Brett Bishop (Katie) and Briauna Bishop; and his friend Myrna Sells. He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM and on Friday, May 8th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. A funeral service was held on Friday, May 1st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the JIM Rush Funeral Home (North Chapel) (2603 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37312). A memorial service was held on Friday, May 8th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the New Hope Worship Center (805 10th St W, Lemmon, SD 57638).
