Gary Bishop Obituary
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He was preceded in death by his parents, R.D. and Ada Bishop; his sister, Glenda Giles and her husband Bobby Giles; his brother, Larry Bishop and his wife, Kathy Bishop.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dorothy, his children, Paul Bishop (Courtney), Kevin Bishop, and Denise Givens (David) and four grandchildren, Reese and Riley Givens, Evan Bishop, and Olivia Bishop, his sister, Brenda Ludwick (Berk), and nine nieces and nephews.
Visitation at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025. Funeral services will be at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 5505 Tangelo Drive, Louisville, KY at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Honor Flight Bluegrass, P.O. Box 991364, Louisville, KY 40269-1364 or online at www.honorflightbluegrass.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Conor McCarthy
October 20, 2025
Thoughts and prayers are with you all, may he rest in peace Amen, Conor, Olga and Zara McCarthy
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Charles Beckham Jr
October 20, 2025
Sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. I've known him since the late sixties. We worked together at G E. He was a very nice guy. He would greet you with a smile. Praying that God will uplift the family and give y'all peace of mind. Charles Beckham Jr
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