Aaron Van Bishop II

Aaron Van Bishop II, 81, of Belton, passed away on April 24, 2022. Mr. Bishop was born in Houston, Texas on April 5, 1941. He graduated high school in 1959. He married Laura Arretta Davis on February 9, 1959 in Houston. They were parents to four children, Tony, Van, John and Tammy.

Mr. Bishop proudly served his country in The United States Army and The United States Air Force. He served two tours in Vietnam. He was also stationed in Kansas, Italy, Germany and finally Fort Hood, where he retired as a Sergeant First Class. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal, Army commendation Medal and numerous other commendations. He retired as Sergeant First Class after 21 years of service.

Aaron loved going to Laughlin, Nevada to gamble. He also loved cars, hot rods and guns.

Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rilla Bishop. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura in 2014, his son, Tony and daughter Tammy. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Lee & Kem.

Survivors include sons, John and Van, his sisters, Sylvia and Sherry, his brother Pat and a brother in-law, Clifford. Mr. Bishop is also survived by 8 grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, Tony, Aaron, Timothy, Haylie, Avery and Alex. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren, Luke, Wyatt, Makenzie, Madison, Blaire, Olivia, Waylon, Pecos and Miles.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen on May 12, 2022 at 11 am. Inurnment, with full military honors, will follow at 2pm at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.