Billy Bishop

Billy dedicated his life to hard work, honoring the legacy started by his father at G&G Tong Rental in Denver City.
He also worked for HCW Parker and Parsley, spent 20 years with Pioneer, and another 20 years with Fasken Oil and Ranch, where he reluctantly but proudly retired from earlier this year.
He was so committed to his work that even while in the hospital, he would work in his sleep, which is proof of the passion and drive that carried him through his life.
Billy was deeply respected throughout the oil field community. He trained, guided, and supported countless men, many of whom are now leaders in the industry. His kindness, fairness, and willingness to teach earned him admiration from everyone he met.
Billy was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. He welcomed family into his home without hesitation and helped many get back on their feet. He even played a major role in raising one of his grand-babies, which was something he held close to his heart.
He loved fishing, hunting, bowling, reading, and visits to the casino. But above all, his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He loved them so fiercely that he would climb down from his wheelchair just to play with his great-grandkids.
Billy's legacy will live on in the lives he shaped, the family he adored, and the countless memories he leaves behind.
He leaves behind his best friend, fishing consultant, devoted soulmate and love of his life of 32 years Cynthia Bishop who was his 24/7 on call nurse for him for the last 8 years of his life. He also leaves behind children – Billy Marcus Bishop Jr (Julie Bishop), Kinsey Paige Bishop (Glenn Jones), Bradley Scott Bishop and Eric Lee Trevino (Vivian Trevino), grandchildren Marian Faries, Shay Mann, Marcus Bishop, Shelby Mann, Abigail Woody, Oliver Trevino, Penny Trevino, great-grandchildren – River Faries, Dane Woody, Colt Woody, Emberly Smith and one on the way, and sister Freida Davidson of Abilene.
He is preceded in death by his parents Toby and Wynelle Bishop, and his younger brother Jesse Bishop.
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