Billy Dale Bishop Jr.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Billie Bishop, Sr. and Barbara Blair.

He is survived by his wife, Barbra Bishop of the home; a daughter, Nikki Taylor and husband Ryan of Salina, KS; a son, Matt Bishop of Hutchinson, KS; three stepsons, Quinten Cook of Hutchinson, KS, Nathan Cook of Trenton, MO, and Tyler Gregory of Sallisaw; a brother, Wayne Bishop and wife Julie of Templeton, CA; and two grandchildren, Bailey Bishop and Colton Taylor.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Love Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be Quinten Cook, Nathan Cook, Matt Bishop, Ryan Taylor, Tyler Gregory, Calvin Newton, and Bailey Bishop. Colton Taylor and Bubba Gregory will serve as honorary pallbearers.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.