He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 39 years, Barbara Bishop, and his parents, Reece and Mary Bishop. Survivors include his daughter, Mary Wright (David); son, Harold Bishop, Jr.; daughter, Stephanie Bishop; grandchildren, Kaley Higgenbottom, Alyson Higgenbottom, Trey Higgenbottom, and Mackenzy Bishop; sister, Terri Skinner (Lynn); and a host of extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Road, Augusta, GA 30906. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 11am on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens, 4501 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown, GA 30813. After the burial, the Ladies Auxiliary will be serving food at the American Legion Post 178, 3219 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA.