Robert W. "Guido" Bishop Jr.

Robert W. "Guido" Bishop Jr. Oct. 14, 1962 - Oct. 13, 2014 ELKHART - Robert W. "Guido" Bishop Jr., 51, of Elkhart, passed away early Monday, October 13, 2014, at Elkhart General Hospital. Bob was born on October 14, 1962, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., to Robert W. and Emma (Scharff) Bishop. He married Vicki L. Hunt on December 8, 2007, in Cassopolis, Mich. Vicki survives, as well as his children, Mike and Elizabeth Bishop of Selmer, Tenn., Kira Bishop of Memphis and Emma Bishop of Eau Claire, Mich.; one granddaughter, Addison Starnes; sisters, Paula (Ed) Jerzak of South Bend, Diane (Steve) Fisher of Lakeville; and a brother, Alexander Bishop of Indianapolis; parents, Robert W. and Emma J. Bishop of Niles, Mich.; also several nieces and nephews survive as well. Robert formerly worked at Monaco Coach Corp. for 15 years in the surface and painting area. He was an avid reader and enjoyed and was very good at crocheting. He will be missed by his family and friends. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon (12'o'clock) today, October 15, 2014, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. In keeping with Bob's wishes, cremation will follow the gathering. The family kindly request that memorials be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.billingsfuneralhome.com.