Bernard Bishop

Bernard C. Bishop, 81, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on December 29, 2022. Born in Brunswick, VA, he was the son of the late, Leland and Mary Bishop. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Catherine Blaha Bishop; son, Calvin Bishop (Tracy), of Sutherland; daughter, Cheryl Bishop Smith (Tim), of Dinwiddie; daughter, Rita Bishop Powers (Joey), of Prince George; son, David Bishop (Christie), of Wilsons; grandchildren, Logan Bishop (Courtney), Allison Smith Lewis (Michael), Lauren Bishop, Matthew Powers, Sarah Smith, Abigail Powers, Taylor Bishop, and Justin Bishop; three great-grandchildren, Barrett, Ivy, and Andrew; a sister, Ellen Bishop Ozmore, of Dinwiddie; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Bishop, of Brunswick; a bother, Mack Bishop, of Newport News; a sister, Maggie Bishop Roberts, of McKenney,; a brother, Leland Bishop, Jr., of Brunswick; a sister, Edith Bishop Maitland; and a brother, Lloyd Bishop, of Colonial Heights.

He retired from Honeywell as a millwright after 36 years. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and gardening, but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family.

The family will receive friends Monday, January 2, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Saint John Catholic Church, 7310 Squirrel Level Rd, North Dinwiddie, VA 23805. Graveside will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805.