William A. Bishop, 86, of Spartanburg, S.C. passed away Thursday morning, Aug. 23, 2012 at his home.
Born in Tryon, he was the son of the late Bonnie and Lelah Arledge Bishop and was the last remaining member of his immediate family. Mr. Bishop served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Pulliam Investment Co. and was an active member of Beaumont Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Sara Capps Bishop; one daughter, Cindy Roland (Gil) of Spartanburg, S.C.; two sons, Timothy Bishop of Pauline, S.C. and Carroll Bishop (Mary) of Chesnee, S.C.; three grandsons, Robert Tanenbaum, Ross Tanenbaum and Joshua Bishop. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Jennie B. Jones (Walter), Edna B. Edwards (John) and Gladys B. Hayes (Alvin), and one brother, Greenwood Bishop (Eva).
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, with Rev. Steven McLain, Rev. Rupert Guest and Rev. John Cox officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Polk County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to Regional Hospice, 120 Heywood Avenue, Spartanburg, S.C. 29303.
An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.
McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.