Jim Dale "Bandit" Bishop

Jim "Bandit" Dale Bishop, a lifelong resident of south Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on February 3, 1950, Jim lived a rich and active life filled with faith, family, and a wide array of passions that brought him and others great joy.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Debbie Bishop; his son, Steve Bishop, and daughter-in-law, Kacey; his daughter, Wendy, and son-in-law, Billy Massey; and his cherished grandchildren: granddaughter Hailey and her husband, Kaden Hallman, and grandsons Dustin Longcrier and Cody Longcrier. He is also survived by his sister, Carol, and her husband, Dwight Daniel; his mother-in-law, Sue Herring; his brother- and sister-in-law, Mike and Beverly Herring; his aunt, Joann Wilson; and his loyal Yorkie companion, Midget.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Ernestine Bishop, and his granddaughter, Callie Jo.
Jim had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and adventure. An avid hunter, he especially enjoyed deer, duck, coyote, and rabbit hunting-spending 30 memorable years pursuing this passion at their family home on Lake Texoma. He also cherished the time spent hunting with his son, Steve, on Steve's land in Sparks, Oklahoma. They shared many memorable adventures. Jim loved traveling, boating, and fishing, and was always up for a ride on his side-by-side and four-wheelers. Never one to let anything hold him back, he embraced snow skiing with enthusiasm-tackling black diamond slopes with impressive skill. A lifelong water enthusiast, Jim spent many summers working as a lifeguard at the Twin Lakes Sports Club. Jim was also a skilled scuba diver who shared his expertise with multiple Boy Scout troops and participated in water rescues whenever needed.
He also had a true passion for RC car racing, went by the nickname "One-Armed Bandit," and was an active member of Competition RC in Oklahoma City, where he enjoyed racing the indoor and outdoor tracks, and the Bash Place RC community, where he found both friendship and fun through his shared enthusiasm. His engineering mind made him not only a successful machinist at Demco and Kimberly Manufacturing but also a talented woodworker, known for his craftsmanship and creative problem-solving.
A man of deep faith, Jim attended both New Life Assembly of God and Bethesda Church. He was a person of principle-respected for his integrity, honesty, and steady character. Above all, he loved his family deeply and lived his life as a reflection of that love.
Jim's warm heart, strong spirit, and joyful presence touched many lives, and he will be missed more than words can express.
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