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Joseph Bishop Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Virginia Tobin Bishop.
He is is survived by sister, Susan, of Houston, Texas.
Joseph Bishop was born on March 19, 1952, attended Harrisonburg High School and the University of Virginia.
Joe will be remembered and respected for his scholarly mind and eager willingness to debate any topic of public and political interest. He was a distinguished member of the Jefferson Society at University of Virginia.
A memorial service will be held in Charlottesville 3 p.m. Sunday, September 2, at Jefferson Hall on the University of Virginia campus.
For information contact Susan Bishop at [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Bishop
Kim (Simmons) Stafford
September 25, 2007
Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love - time is eternity.
Marc Manos
September 5, 2007
Joe provided an anchor for my return visits to Charlottesville and a measure for whetehr or not I had lost mental acuity and debating skills compared to younger days. He often persuaded me to think differently. My deepest sympathy.
Randolph Byrd
September 5, 2007
I knew Joe through our local MENSA organization and the Republican Party of Virginia. I always asked Joe to be our 5th District Congressional Committee parlimentarian because I knew he would be precise in his duties, with fairness to all. That was always his hallmark. And he was the best darned parlimentarian I have ever met!
I pray that Joe's legacy of service, camaraderie, and intellect will not be lost with his passing.
Mickey Aberman
September 3, 2007
There was a Peter Pan quality to Joe (I don't mean a visual resemblance.) Joe provided a hint that we did not have to move on, become boring, and conform ourselves to norms for the sake of comfortable living. Meanwhile, it was also good to know that Joe would be the same guy in the same place when we returned to it. He served as a human touchstone for a lot of us. I am sad to learn he is gone.
Tobi Williams
September 3, 2007
Joe was a wonderful man, eager to share what he knew and a fast friend to those who would listen. A bit of the Hall has passed into history and he will be missed.
Tom Michael
September 2, 2007
It was a privilege and honor to have known Joe since 1981. All who knew him are better for having known him, and the world is a poorer place without him. Through hard work and high character he became an institution in the state Republican party, Charlottesville, the University community, and the Jefferson Society. My deepest sympathy to his sister and his friends.
Kathleen Furey
September 2, 2007
Joe, it is impossible to think of you as not with us. To me, you will always be standing at the back of Jeff Hall, commenting on proceedings. You have touched all of us passing through. Kathleen
Becca Jackson
September 2, 2007
I cannot imagine Jeff Society without Mr. Bishop there. He is a part of many memories of my time in the Hall. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Liza Schaeffer
September 2, 2007
Heartfelt condolences...
Monique Miles
September 2, 2007
I remember Mr. Bishop as someone who always had the flavor of debate in his mouth whether it was at a Republican event or in the Hall. May the Lord bless you all in this time of loss and forever more. His Love & light, Monique (CLAS 2002)
Lindsay Barnes
September 2, 2007
While our paths seldom crossed in recent years, I will always remember Joe as a principled, highly intelligent, and friendly man -- loyal to the causes he embraced and to those who shared his insights and beliefs about the human condition and governance. I will always be thankful to Joe for his assistance to me in a Charlottesville City Council race eons ago. My deepest sympathies to Joe's sister, his other family members, and to all those who he befriended during his time with us.
Karen Detweiler
September 1, 2007
Joe was a great institution within the Jefferson Society at the University of Virginia. He carried the history of the organization and was always willing to share his knowledge and stories with Hall members. We missed him at the Summer reunion and it is very sad to think we'll never see him there again. My condolences to his sister; his passing is a loss to us all.
Rebecca Mason
August 30, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
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