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Obituary For William Edward Bishop
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.
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Words cannot express the depth of love and appreciation for Pete's continuous expressions of love, his wisdom, integrity, kindness, and inspiration to always be and do your best. Your Spirit lives on forever. Lanette C. Brown
Pete was one of the kindest, sweetest, loving man that I have ever had the pleasure to know. When he lived in Kent, he would come to my parents house, and we would have cookouts in the backyard and laugh as we listened to his stories. Pete, you will be dearly missed. There is a spot in my heart that will always be yours. May you rest in our fathers arms in internal peace.
Your Friend Mollie❤️🩹
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He ard Patricia both are back in the presence of GOD where they struggled to be for many years They are back together again spending eternity with the LORD Marvin Henderson Ravenna OH
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Mr. Bishop "Pete" was my dad's best friend in Ocala. I have many fond memories of the two of them together. I could always count on Mr Bishop for a good laugh and some words of wisdom. He will truly be missed in my heart. With sincere condolences to Erika and family, He is resting in peace now. May the God of all comfort be with you at this time.
My Deepest Condolences.See you when.I get There..UN...PETE... Maurice.Combs
Sending our deepest condolences and love to family and friends at this difficult time. Cousin Pete will be forever in our hearts 🙏🏾❤️. Orris Malone and Janis Hayes
My deepest condolences goes to Uncle Peat's Family, God has called the coolest,loving angel home. He was a wonderful man who loved giving and not receiving. We will miss you dearly rather mailing or call on Hoilday's making sure everyone was ok! You will be missed, Love FENTRESS FAMILY(Shirley,Toya,Terrell, Frank, Sherral 🙏🏼
My Condolences to the family you will truly be missed.
I am sorry for the loss of my cousin Pete. He was a dear friend and Wil be missed and our daily phone calls at 10pm every night for 15 years
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