Kenneth Fletcher Bishop Jr.

Kenneth Fletcher Bishop, Jr. passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Fletcher Bishop, Sr.; his mother, Joyce Hudgens Bishop; his brother, James Rushton Bishop (Russ) and his son, Lewis Blair Bishop. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Fletcher Bishop, III; daughter in law, Meredith Bishop; his grandsons, Pierce and Preston Bishop; his brother, Robert Vaughn Bishop (Bob) and many cousins.

He graduated from Robert E. Lee lettering in two sports Ken was drafted by the Detroit Tigers, but instead accepted a scholarship to Florida State. He later transferred to Gulf Coast Community College where he continued his baseball career for two years. He finished his last two years of his playing career at Auburn University on a scholarship and lettering in baseball. He graduated from Auburn in 1974 with a Bachelor's degree in Building Science.

Ken was a long time employee with Algenon Blair and then spent several years working with various construction companies. He retired from Alabama Department of Finance as the Construction Manager. After retiring, Ken spent his time being a wonderful and involved grandfather, lovingly known as Big Daddy. Big Daddy enjoyed being a grandfather and loved his grandsons in every way.

Ken grew up loving baseball and all things N.Y. Yankees. Classic cars was one of his passions that grew deeper through years of buying and tinkering with varieties of hot rods and classics. He knew and loved all things about history. He enjoyed spending his time reading and watching old western movies. Another deep passion that grew was his love for the shooting sports, the history of guns and all aspects of guns, all of which he made sure to share with his sons and grandsons. Ken, while being a quiet, humble man who loved his loved ones deeply and with all of his heart, he also loved nothing more than playing practical jokes on his closest friends. His service will be held Friday, August 11 at 11:30 am at Leak Memory Chapel with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to Faith Radio.

Faith Radio

P.O. Box 210789

Montgomery, AL 36121-0789

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