He is lovingly survived by his wife of 40 years, Earlinda; his children, Corina (Lonnie) Fain, Chris Bradbury, Jennifer Melendez; brother, Phil (Tina) Bishop; his grandchildren, Courtney, Rick, Deryk, Austyn, Justin, Brayden, Benjamin, Vincent, and Vivian; many nieces, nephews, and great granddaughter.
He is proceeded in death by his parents; Robert and Charlotte (Steele) Bishop; step-father William Bishop; and brother, Thomas Bishop.