Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr.

Mr. Vernon Lee Bishop, Jr., 65, of Petersburg, gained his wings on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. He was known as Bubba Bishop.
He loved helping people. His doors were always open to everyone. A few of his favorite things to do were painting, going to the river, playing pool, pinball, cutting grass, VA LOTTERY, and anything outdoors.
He was the son of the late Vernon Lee Bishop, Sr. and Virginia Lorean Bishop. He is survived by his children, Jonathan Stroud and Julie Bishop, and their mother, Petra Marshall, Stevie Bishop and Deanie Bishop, and their mother, Pamela Cobain; longtime girlfriend, Mary Jane Childress; grandchildren, Jonathan Stroud, Jr., Layla Stroud, Gracie Bishop, Jaylen Guzman, Adrian Guzman, Colton Edwards, Mekahla Bishop, and Isaiah Channing Bishop; great-granddaughter, A'nijah Grace Bishop; brothers and sisters, Cecil (Chris), Timothy, Goldie, Diane, Barbara, Kathy, Joann, Betty (Joe), Pansy (Dennis), and Rose; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 1:00 pm, at the chapel. Interment will follow at Blandford Cemetery. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .