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Eugene Bishop Obituary
Dr. Eugene M. Bishop was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and educated in the Atlanta public school systems. He entered the United States Army in 1953, served two years active duty and received an honorable discharge.
Dr. Bishop was the retired owner and president of Health Service Centers, Inc., a multi-facility corporation that owned long-term health care facilities, acute care hospitals and pharmacies. The company began in 1970 and enjoyed continuous growth until his retirement.
Dr. Bishop continued to be active in both the state and national health care trade associations. He served as president of the Georgia Health Care Association. He also has worked extensively with the American Health Care Association, which is located in Washington, D.C., and represents all 50 states. As regional vice president on the American Health Care Association for three years, he represented Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama and Georgia. Dr. Bishop served as first vice president of the American Health Care Association and was elected national president of the association for two consecutive terms.
In 2004, Dr. Bishop was elected and still served on Georgia Southern University's Board of Trustees, and, for 17 years, he was a member of Georgia Southern University's Business Advisory Council for the School of Business. His athletic involvement at Georgia Southern University included serving as a current board member and executive committee member of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Gussie Bishop; and brother, Guy Bishop.
He is survived by his children, Gray and Nikki Bishop of Carrollton, Ga., Traci and Jay Stillman of Roswell, Ga.; grandchildren, Griffyn and Gavin Bishop; niece, Kathleen Guy; nephew, Gary Bishop; great-niece, Abigail Guy; great-nephews, Garrett Guy and Levi Bishop; special friend and extended family, Nancy Addison, Drew and Shanna Addison and Trip Addison and Lindsay Addison.
Pallbearers: Benjie Deloach, Michael Adams, Joe Bearden, Trummie Patrick, Don Howard, Martin NeSmith, Bucky Wagner, Bill Golden, Juan Luna, Julian Deal.
Honorary pallbearers: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Board and West Fulton High School Class of 1953.
Military honors will be rendered by the Cumming Veteran's Alliance.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, Ga.
The family will receive friends on Friday, March 25, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dahlonega Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The Georgia Southern Foundation Scholarship in honor of Gene Bishop, The Georgia Southern Foundation, P.O. Box 8053, Statesboro, GA 30460; or to the First Baptist Church of Dawsonville, P.O. Box 1358, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
There will be a celebration/service the day of the first football game (September 10) in Statesboro for Georgia Southern University.
Condolences may be expressed at www.dahlonegafuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Dahlonega Funeral Home, 20 Gibson Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533; (706) 864-DOVE (3683).
Statesboro Herald, March 25, 2011
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Tom Corish
April 11, 2011
Condolences for the loss of a Patriarch that impacted many.
A. Smith
April 1, 2011
To the Bishop Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Losing a loved one in death can be a very traumatic experience. The Bible encourages us: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt YOU in due time; while YOU throw all YOUR anxiety upon him, because he cares for YOU" (1Peter 5:6,7)
Connie & Jerry Carney
March 30, 2011
It was a pleasure to meet Mr. Bishop at Southern Woods. He's enjoyment of life and stories of his advestures will be long remembered. He will be missed by everyone who came into contact with him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Going to Southern Woods won't be the same without him.
Harry the Hunter
March 29, 2011
Gene Bishop was a wonderful man and this is a great loss . I have shared some wonderful times with you in Africa and was very priveleged to have known him. May you walk tall in the great hunting grounds hereafter my friend .
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Pat Story
March 29, 2011
What a great loss this world has experienced...I had the privilege of chatting with Mr. Gene this past New Year's Eve at Southern Woods. Conversations with him were always so interesting and inspiring. He even invited "us" to come to Africa "anytime...just let me know when..." What a man he was...He will be greatly missed by our family...
Jill Powell
March 29, 2011
Gene was a very special man, He will be missed
March 28, 2011
Gene Bishop was one of the sweetest men I have known in my life. We had a special admiration for each other. We both came up hard and managed in our own ways to make good things happen in our lives. He ALWAYS let me know that he was there for me if I needed ANYTHING. Tom Coleman and I visited with him in his home last year and his "same old stories" always had a special flare. It breaks my heart to know that he isn't around to be an old man. He loved his children and grand children, he loved Sherry and he loved Nancy.
One thing is for sure, he missed nothing in his lifetime. He did it all! Gayle Sexton
March 28, 2011
As a West Fulton High classmate of 1953, I always admired Gene's business acumen and success in so many varied ways, his radiant friendship, and his interest in other people. What a success he was in so many ways! He accomplished so much.
Guy Webb, Williamsburg, Virginia
Margot and Marvin Dawkins
March 27, 2011
What a loss to so many.....Gene was such a kind, wonderful friend to many....especially those of us at Georgia Southern. He will be sorely missed,
Don, Adam & Max Carll
March 26, 2011
Each and every year, on the day after Christmas, my family and the Hatcher family enjoy an annual quail hunting trip at Southern Woods Hunting Lodge. Through the daily meals and the social relaxed atmosphere in the lodge, we came to know Gene and the Addison family who always visited the Lodge at the same time. Late nights at the Lodge were filled with great conversation about Georgia Southern University, hunting, family, Africa and even how to solve some of the worlds problems, apparently some of Gene's favorite topics. My children loved hearing Gene's stories. Gene was fun to be around, he seemed to be comfortable and at peace at the lodge. To Nancy, Lindsey, Trip, Chris, Drew and Shanna my heart and prayers go out to each of you, Gene left a large footprint to follow, he will truly be missed.
Donna Bishop
March 25, 2011
Remembering Gene Bishop as a great person. Growing up he and Sherry Bridges were like second parents to my group of friends and I. Gene was a big infulence in the health care career that I chose. Couldn't imagine not having him as a role model. He will be missed by all. My condolence to his family.
OLIVER WELCH
March 25, 2011
GENE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND A TRUE EXAMPLE OF WHAT THE JAYCEE TRAINING OF THE DECADE OF SIXITIES DID TO MANY INDIVIDUALS.
HIS LEGACY IS THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE THAT HE TOUCHED IN A POSTIVE MANNER. THE RESULTS OF THE SEEDS HE PLANTED WILL LAST FOR MANY FUTURE DECADES.
Dan and Linda Mullen
March 25, 2011
Our sympathies to the Bishop-Addison Family. We knew of Gene and his kindnesses but his presentation to my class two weeks ago showed my students and me what a truly 1st class person he really was. What an inspiration he is to all that have had the opportunity to know him. He lived with passion for his family, his country and Georgia Southern!!!!
March 25, 2011
To the Bishop Family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. (CC - Atlanta)
March 25, 2011
Mr. Bishop was truly a 'Southern' gentleman. The extended Georgia Southern family has lost a giant.
My condolences offered to the Bishop family.
V/R
Bill Bates
Greenville SC
March 25, 2011
March 25, 2011. Sincere sympathy to the Bishop-Addison Family. As fellow school mates, Gene's generosities and kindnesses are remembered and treasured.John and Shirley Ogletree Cowart
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March 25, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the peace of God that excels all thought bring you comfort during this most difficult time. Phillipians 4:7
March 24, 2011
We always enjoyed the time spent with Mr. Gene when he came down to Southern Woods. I have been a hunt guide off and on for years there, and had the pleasure of being in his company just last weekend. He was a great fellow and will be sorely missed by us all.
Todd A. Stempinski
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