Ralph Bishop Obituary
Ralph was born on May 7, 1942 in Miami, Missouri. After graduating from Marshall High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1960-1964. He worked for Stampers/ConAgra Foods upon discharge, then started with Ford Motor Company in 1965. He retired from Ford in 2002. Ralph was a proud member of Rising Sun Masonic Lodge #13, Eastern Star, Scottish Rites, High – 12 Club, and Shriners. He enjoyed playing bingo at White Cloud. Ralph leaves a wife of 58 years, Donna (Sims) Bishop; son, Glen Bishop; son, Chris (Michelle) Bishop; granddaughter, Jordyn; grandson, Robert; great grandson, Jamie; sister, AneGee Beasley, of Arizona; and brother, Bennett Bishop of Maryland.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Terrace Park Cemetery - Lakeside Chapel on Thursday, July 21, with visitation beginning at 9:00am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00am, and burial.
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Bill Cochran
July 21, 2022
Donna, Glen, Chris and family, please accept my sincerest condolences upon learning of Ralph's passing. Brother Ralph was one of a kind and was always available to assist anyone needing help of any kind. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace my brother, your work on this Earth is now complete.
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