Paul H. Bishop, Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on February 8, 2017. Paul was born April 9, 1922 to Paul H. Bishop, Sr. and Rovine Cashion Bishop.
Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Martin’s Funeral Home Chapel, Granbury, Tx.
Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the funeral home.
Paul served in the Marine Corp. in World War II, making several island landings in the Pacific. He married his first wife, Billye Jo Tidwell, in 1948 and was married for 32 years until her passing in 1980. He then married his current wife, Phyllis Baldwin, in 1981 and they have been married for 35 years. He was a furniture salesman for Ellison’s Furniture for many years until his retirement.
Paul was known for his love for his family, his hospitality to his friends, his daily walking up until just prior to his death, and many other endearing qualities. The most important thing in his life was his steadfast belief and trust in Jesus Christ.
Paul is survived by his wife, Phyllis Bishop of Fort Worth; daughter, Jo Linda Collins and husband Tom; sons, Dr. Steve Bishop and wife Kay and Dave Bishop and wife Charlotte; step-daughter, Yvette Tribfelner and husband Mark and step-sons, Sean Baldwin and Justin Baldwin. Twelve grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.