David Bishop

David “Roaddog” Bishop, age 65 of Montello passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his home. David was born in Gary, Indiana on May 25, 1960 to Charles and Carol (Tripp) Bishop. He enlisted in the United States Marines and following his time in service, David followed his true passion of music which took him all over the United States playing in many different bands as a drummer. Affectionately known by many as “Roaddog”, he came to Montello in 2014 and married the love of his life, Mary (Richards) Fairbanks on December 9, 2017 in South Padre Island, TX. His main focus in life may have been music, but his proudest titles were dad and grandpa; always enjoying the time he got to spend with his children and grandchildren.

David is survived by his wife, Mary, mother, Carol Blumenthal and his children: Becky (John) Parish, Nicole (Thomas) Davidson, Ariel Bishop, Brooke Castro and Nathan Bishop. He is also survived by step-children: Carry (Tonya Bell) Schnell, Monica Schnell, Marigo Mathews and Dustin (Kitty) Schnell along with many grandchildren and great-grandson, Grant Gauger. David is further survived by his siblings: Peggy (Anthony) Yound, Charles Bishop, Shari Hirsch and Becky (Jerry) Chitwood as well as other extended family members.

David is preceded in death by his father, step-father, Marcus Blumenthal.

A Celebration of David “Roaddog” Bishop’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 1:00 until 6:00 PM at River's Bend Resort, W2614 Fox Lane, Montello.

Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service of Montello and Oxford is honored to be serving the family. www.CrawfordFH.com