Albert W. Bishop Jr.

Albert W. Bishop Jr. obituary

Albert W. Bishop Jr.

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Albert Bishop Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home - Highland on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Albert William Bishop Jr., age 74 of Godfrey, IL, died Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Beverly Farms in Godfrey, IL. He was born on Monday, March 12, 1951, in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of Albert Sr. and Alvina (nee Kanning) Bishop. Albert was born in East St. Louis, IL, and resided in Edwardsville from 1951 to 1971. He attended MCARC in Wood River. Albert moved to Alhambra in 1971, and he lived with his parents until April 22, 1993. On April 22, 1993, he moved to Beverly Farm in Godfrey, IL. He was known by everyone around him as a person who liked to laugh, communicate and participate in school plays as an actor. He loved to watch TV, especially the news. Survivors include: Brother - Dr. Raymond E. (Nancy) Bishop, D.V.M, Darien, IL Niece - Andrea (Mike) Weibler, Darien, IL Nephew - Patrick Bishop, Willowbrook, IL Great Niece - Hailey Bishop Great Nephew - Andrew Bishop Great Nephew - Nicholas Bishop Great Nephew - Gavin Weibler He was preceded in death by: Father - Albert W. Bishop Sr. died 01/15/1997 Mother - Alvina B. Bishop (nee Kanning), died 9/17/2021 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. A Memorial Gathering will be at 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Beverly Farms in Godfrey, IL. A Private Interment will be at St. James Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Beverly Farm.

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Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m.

Beverly Farms

3601 Humbert Road, Godfrey, IL 62035

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