Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory - Valdese
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
Jan 28, 1939 – May 12, 2018 (Age 79)
Mr. Carl Dean Bishop, 78, of Connelly Springs passed away Saturday May 12, 2018 at Carolina Healthcare System- Blue Ridge in Morganton following a period of declining health. Carl was born November 28, 1939 in McDowell County to the late Luther Bishop and Zula Sisk Bishop. He was a member at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and the company of his church family. Carl enjoyed his horses in his free time and worked as a color stylist in the furniture industry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son Billy Bishop, two brothers, William Bryant Bishop and Joe Bishop. Survivors include his wife Patsy Lowman Bishop of the home; children, Grady Leonard and wife Tracy of Connelly Springs, Scottie Leonard and wife April of Connelly Springs, Ricky Dean Bishop and wife Shirley Jo of Nebo, and Jeffery Bishop and girlfriend Grace of Nebo; grandchildren, Jessica Leonard, Joseph Leonard, Zachary Leonard, and Misti Roland; great granddaughter, Sarene Roland; and sister Brenda Williams. A funeral service will be held 2:30 PM Tuesday May 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with the Pastor Ricky Bishop, Pastor Stoney Kanupp, and Pastor Curtis Carroll officiating. Interment will follow at Smarts Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday from 1:00PM to 2:30PM at Heritage Funeral Service.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. God bless
Marty Belton
May 15, 2018 | Kingsmountain, NC | Family
Carl was a good friend and neighbor. I will always remember our times together on the front porch (both his and mine) and his many colorful stories. He will be missed.
Thomas Meek
May 15, 2018 | Morganton, NC | Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Winfield Abee
May 14, 2018 | Rutherford College, NC | Family Friend
So sorry to hear about Uncle Dean! He played a big role in my life as a young child. Sorry I can't be at the services, I have to work but you all will be in my thoughts!
Amanda Bishop-Waycaster
May 14, 2018 | Marion, NC | Family
Patsy and Jessica,
I'm truly sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please let me know.
Dianna Greer
May 14, 2018 | Valdese, NC | Family Friend
Patsy and family,
So saddened to hear of the passing of Carl. I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing his stories when I would come down there to get parts. He would come out to talk when he knew I was down there and tell me how he loved my grandpa and my daddy and tell me stories about my great grandma and extended family that I was to young to remember before they passed on and he would always end up just bragging on how good God had been to him and how one day he would be...
SONNY SISK
May 14, 2018 | Morganton, NC | Family
Dear Pat and Family I am so sorry to learn of Carls passing you and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers in the days ahead.
Kathleen Parker Melott
May 13, 2018 | Icard, NC
I know there are no words to ease your pain but I pray these words will help.
HAPPY GRADUATION
Happy Graduation you're now with the King of Kings
Transported to his presence carried up on angels wings
You were such a blessing to everyone you knew
You went above and beyond the things you had to do
We can see you walking with the Lord down the streets of gold
Reunited with your family and talking with the saints of old
As much as we miss you and wish we were there with...
Joye Atkinson
May 13, 2018 | Bowling Green, KY
