MR. WILLIAM EDWARD “UNCLE PETE” BISHOP went home to be with his Lord and Savior, passing peacefully on February 22, 2025.

He was born on November 24, 1931 in Whiteside, TN to the late Gertrude Nettie Greene. He spent most of his childhood in Chattanooga, TN. After his school years, he married the love of his life, the late Rosetta Harlan of Dalton, GA. They spent many loving years together until her death.

In 1948 , he proudly joined the United States Army and served as a Private Radio Operator with the 547th Engineering Battalion (C ) Association. After an honorable discharge in 1951, he became employed at Chrysler Automobile Manufacturing. After 30 plus years with Chrysler, William retired and made Ocala, Florida his home.

He enjoyed taking long road trips to visit family and friends and getting together with his Army buddies from around the country to have small reunions. His most special reunions were the Emery Street Reunions. Growing up as a child, William attended Emery Street School for a short period of time. Emery Street School became very near and dear to his heart.

William was preceded in death by his brother, Curtis Bishop, sister, Dorothia Henderson and a very special niece, Patricia Patton Rivers.

He will be deeply missed by his children; Erika Parham of Columbus, OH, Adrian Thornton of West Point, VA; granddaughters, great granddaughters, a nephew, nieces, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Willis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour. Interment; West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.