Eugene H. Bishop

Clemson, SC

Eugene Harlan Bishop of 109 Ashley Road, Clemson, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2015.

Born in Ellisville, MS, he was the son of the late Edward Harlan and Lois Pou Bishop.

After completing his bachelor's at Mississippi State University, he joined the US Navy. He then returned to University of Texas and completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He started out with General Electric, and then moved on to Mississippi State to fulfill his passion for education and teaching, serving as associate professor. His career took him to Montana State University as head of the Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Department. Coming to Clemson University in 1974, he served as Chair of Mechanical Engineering for seven years, and served four years as Associate Dean for Instruction for the College of Engineering (two years as acting) and then returned to his students until his retirement in 1995. He was awarded the Alumni Master Teacher award in 1988, the Governor's Distinguished Professor Award in 1989, the Alumni Professor award in 1993, and the Distinguished Engineering Fellow Award from Mississippi State in 2003. He had a patent for a cooling apparatus, along with many publications and journals in his field. As a member of the Athletic Council in the early 90's, he played an integral role in influencing the way the Student Athlete Enrichment Center programs were organized and conducted. He was a generous man who loved his family dearly. He was an avid golfer and loved painting, traveling, fishing, walking and doing his daily crossword puzzles. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Clemson.

He is survived by daughter Rebecca Lynn Wyatt (Bill) of Central, and son Michael Stockton Bishop (Janice) of Clemson; brother George Edward Bishop (Lucy) of Jackson, MS; grandchildren Amanda Wyatt Price (Brad), Will Wyatt, Josh Bishop (Meg), Sallie Bishop Shaw (Jon), Sean Bishop and McKenzie Bishop DeVita (Jonathan); great grandchildren Stockton, Haley, Adalynn, Catherine, Lydia and Logan.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife, Carol Ann Bishop; and son Eugene Harlan Bishop, Jr.

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Clemson at 1PM on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, with services to follow at 2PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Avenue, Clemson, SC 29631 or the Cottingham Hospice House, OMH Foundation, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.

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Published by The Greenville News on Dec. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Bishop

13 Entries

Bill Carnes

July 1, 2024

Sorry this is late, nine years after the passing of Dr. Bishop.
I was a student at Clemson University in a mechanical engineering class taught by Dr. Bishop, about 1980. He made a tremendously positive impression on me as a student, and as a young man. He was thoughtful, disciplined, kind, and wise. I think about him often. He was a shining light for me. I only wish I could have told him so before he passed on.

C.T. Carley

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C.T. Carley

December 8, 2019

I recall fondly the times we fished together. ...especially trips to the Red and Black creeks...and around Starkville, we would get up before class and go to ponds and put on our waders and wade out and fly fish back against the bank. Quiet and peaceful ! Rest in peace, Brother.
C.T. Carley

December 15, 2015

Our heart aches for you during this sad time in your lives. Gene and I worked and enjoyed playing golf together for many years. He was a great friend and will be missed. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Jimmy M. Smith

December 15, 2015

Had many great times golfing with Gene at Boscobel, he will be missed by me and many of his golfing buddies. Dick Cooper

Charles and Mary Beth Peurifoy

December 15, 2015

We did not have the privilege of knowing Dr.Bishop, but apparent from the obituary and condolences, he was a fine, selfless, loving man. We know his family , and the legacy lives on through these very special people.. Find comfort in knowing he is RAISED IN POWER, and knows the peace that passeth our understanding

Ingrid Jackson

December 14, 2015

My condolences to the Bishop family. I have many fond memories of your father when he was Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Terry Crow

December 14, 2015

Eugene was a fine man, a fine engineer, a fine faculty member, and had a lasting effect on many lives. He was a good friend for many years. We will miss him.

Colleen Hydrick

December 14, 2015

How fortunate and blessed I was to have Dr. Bishop serve as my advisor during my Clemson career. He was supportive and caring while pushing me to excel at the same time. He tried many times to get me to stay on as a graduate student working for him, yet respected my decision to join the workforce. I know that he continued to follow my career for many years after graduation as he always seemed to know where I was working whenever our paths crossed. A truly great man. His family is in my prayers.

Frances and Clyde Gorsuch

December 14, 2015

Janice and Mike, your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.

C.T. Carley

December 14, 2015

Gene and I shared many hours together fishing. We met as fraternity brothers (Sigma Chi) in 1952 and were friends to the end. His family and ours were all close.
Gene was first and foremost a Gentleman ! I never knew him to utter a mean word or commit a bad act.
Dr. Eugene Harlan Bishop will be missed !

December 14, 2015

Sending sincere condolences to the Bishop family. May the God of all comfort help you through this difficult time.

Judy Link

December 13, 2015

Becky, thoughts & prayers with you & your family

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