Robert Paul Bishop Obituary
We bid farewell to Robert Paul Bishop of Galax, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 4, 2026 at the age of 74. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Adrian Bishop and Clara Mae Bishop; his siblings, Jimmy Bishop, Billy Bishop, David Bishop, Sharon Bishop, Carol Bishop and Mary Ellen Bishop; his brother-in-law Walt Austin; his parents-in-law, Richard and Phyllis Beeman; and his brothers-in-law, Gary Enter and Eddie Beeman.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon "Sherry" Bishop; his children, Jamie Spivey (David) of Galax, VA, Robert Paul Bishop of Galax, VA and James Patrick Bishop of Big Rapids, MI; his siblings, John Bishop (Sandra) of Cedar Springs, MI, Mark Bishop (JoEllen) of Mitchell, IN, Morris Bishop (Sonja) of Cedar Springs, MI, Pete Bishop of Vonore, TN, Steve Bishop of Cedar Springs, MI, Anthony Bishop (Stacy) of Fowlerville, MI, Ronald Bishop of Evart, MI and Donna Austin of Shelbyville, IN; and his siblings-in-law, Richard Beeman, Jr. of Cedar Springs, MI, Marsha McCarry and Donna Slocum (Donnie) of Cedar Springs, MI. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.