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Donald L. Bishop

1947 - 10/10/2025

BORN

1947

DIED

10/10/2025

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home & Crematory

305 Roanoke Boulevard

Salem, Virginia

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Oct. 23, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Donald Bishop Obituary

Donald L. Bishop

April 23, 1947 - October 10, 2025

Donald L. Bishop, 78, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday, October 10, 2025.

Survivors and arrangements will be announced soon.

Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.
Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Donald Bishop

Oct

23

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153

Oct

23

Visitation

5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153

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305 Roanoke Boulevard, Salem, VA 24153

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3 Entries

Rob almond

Yesterday

I have known Don for 40 years. Remember a trip to Richland´s with him to Salem game. He was our insurance agent as well. Such a great guy and always talking to him. To the family, so sorry for your loss.

Walt g

October 17, 2025

Knew him for less than a year. However got to love him. We had great talks. So sorry
GOD take care of him.

Cletus Lee

October 16, 2025

Don & I spent a lot of time together growing up. We both delivered news papers out of the same grocery store across from the pool. I regret that we never reconnected as adults. I've been in Texas since 1973.

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