JONESBOROUGH-Steven Harold Bishop went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021.
Born in England on May 22, 1957, Steven graduated from Happy Valley High School in 1975. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2014, after 39 years of service. He served his community for the last 41 years volunteering as Fireman for West Carter County, Reserve Officer and Captain for Jonesborough, Reserve Officer for Washington County, and First Responder for Limestone. He also served with EMA, FEMA, and Homeland Security. In addition, he was a Handgun Permit Instructor and spent many hours training others on Gun Safety, High Angle Rescue, Mountain Rescue, and Cave Rescue.
He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Sharon Bishop, sons, Dustin Bishop (Sarah) and Jeremy Bishop, granddaughter, Jaiden Bishop, father, Thomas Bishop, brother, Daniel Bishop (Tammy), and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by mother, Ruby Bishop.
Visitation will be held at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home on Friday, December 17, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Graveside services will be held at Washington County Memory Gardens on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11:00 AM.
Reverend Jamie Ferguson will be officiating.
Pallbearers will be Dustin Bishop, Keith Sexton, Mike Hill, Dave Johnson, Fred Kemp and Shawn Mann.
02/16/2022
Mike and Nancy (Taylor) Bally
Deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are sorry we didn't know about this sooner. Much love and prayers.
I worked with Steve at Eastman. Great friend, always enjoyed being around him. Our prayers are with the family for the days ahead.
Was very sad to hear about Steve! Has been probably 6 years or more since I talked to him. He was happy with where he was in life and talked a lot about family and the different projects he was involved with. I have nothing but great memories of him and I know he touched a lot of lives. You and your family will be in my thoughts!
12/18/2021
Anne Amstein Rogers
Dear Bishop Family,
I fondly remember the Bishop family and was sad beyond words to hear of Steve’s passing. One of I my lasting memories of Steve was sometime in 1976 when I bought my first car, a VW bug with standard transmission. Since I didn’t know how to drive it, Steve drove it from the dealer to Martindale for me and spent time teaching me how to drive it around our neighborhood. Life leads us in many directions…I wish that I had found a way to tell him how much that kindness meant to me. Reading about his life, it is readily apparent that he lead a very productive and honorable life filled with devotion to family and service to his community, leaving this world much too soon. Please know that I will keep you all in my prayers. With deepest sympathy, Anne Amstein Rogers
Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry to hear about this. Prayers for the Bishop family. Many good memories of the Martindale neighbors and my good friend Daniel.
Sending prayers to Steve's family. I worked with Steve in Stores and Recieving. A great man who will be missed.
Jeremy,Jaiden and Family.. We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad and jaiden's grandfather.. Please tell your Mom we are so sorry to hear this, he was a good man. He will be missed my so many.. We know how hard this will be so you all are in our Thoughts and Prayers as your go threw this.. We love you and Jaiden you are family.. Always with Love Donna, Wyndi, Wesley, and Tia Laws..
I worked with Steve in his later years at Eastman. He was a very kind and good-hearted man who took pride in his work and looked forward to retirement. He always spoke lovingly of his family. I'm so sorry for your loss. He was too young to leave.
Sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Steve at Eastman for several years. Great guy to be around..my prayers are with the family.
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Always enjoyed talking with him while delivering at Eastman.
Saddened to hear about Steve. Went to school with him and saw him a few years back. He was always such a nice person. Condolences for his family.
Sharon, I just saw this notice in the paper and was so stunned to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or the rest of the family.
Sharon, I just saw this notice in the paper and was so stunned to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you or the rest of the family.
12/16/2021
Dr. Michael Amstein
Our thoughts and prayer are with the family. Grew up with Steve and have many memories growing up in Martindale and playing football. I will miss you my friend. Rest In Peace.
Sharon, my heart hurts for you! Many prayers for you and your family.
Sharon, so sorry to hear of Steve's death. My prayers go out to you, Dustin, Jeremy.
12/16/2021
Vicky Hatfield
I'm so very saddened to hear of Steve's death, and I'm sorry that he had to suffer with covid. My sympathies and prayers will foremost be for his family I worked with Steve in Stores Department at Eastman many years ago, but I remember him and his kind disposition very well. He was a super nice guy.
Sorry for your loss just take one day at a time. I know it’s going to be hard here at Christmas time. But we don’t want to have our loved ones back and suffer.
