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JOSEPH LOUIS BISHOP
Peacefully at home on Sunday, October 7, 2012. Cherishing his memory are his wife of 51 years Ferial Bishop; daughters Kelli Bishop and Kimberly Brandon (Rodney); grandchildren Kelsey, Ross and Kaylin Brandon; siblings Scott Bishop, Dorothy Crenshaw (Ray), Eunice Walker and Betty Ellis; extended family and friends. On Tuesday, October 16, visitation will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 15th & V Streets NW, Washington, DC 20009 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Kappa Alpha Psi burial service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Suitland, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to the Howard University's "Bridging the Gap" Student Fund, 2225 Georgia Ave., NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20059, or the Fisher House Foundation, 111 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20850. Arrangements by McGUIRE. [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH BISHOP
Soror Jacquelyn Simmons
October 21, 2012
Soror Ferial and Daughters,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was unable to attend the service because of another commitment. It was clear that Joe was very much loved by you and the girls. Let the precious memories you have of your time with him sustain you at this time and forever more.
Peace & Blessings,
Sharon Chalmers Lemone
October 17, 2012
I was greatly saddened to hear about your loss. I will hold on to fond memories. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tony Smith
October 16, 2012
Please accept our sincerest condolences. May God bless and comfort you at this time.
Muriel Bowser
October 16, 2012
We will miss this great man. We love you Ferial.
Louis and Stacey Wilson
October 15, 2012
Ferial,Kelli,Kim and family - We send you our deepest and heartfelt sympathy at this most difficult time. Our prayers will be with you all and know that Joe is at peace now with our Lord and Saviour. Continue to honor him in the way you live your lives and in your heart with your lasting memories. God Bless. Love Louis and Stacey Wilson
Kass & Hermon Keleta
October 15, 2012
We are very deeply sudden by the death of Joseph. And we will keep you in our prayers and thoughts and we regret that we could not be with you on Tuesday.
Bessie Crosson
October 15, 2012
Bishop was distinquish gentleman and polite to all who greeted him. Ferial you have my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved on. I hope fond memories of his life bring all of you peace.
MIKE AND CATHERINE SMITH
October 14, 2012
WE REGRET THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO BE WITH YOU ON TUESDAY.WE WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT AND THOUGHT.
Maria Dawson
October 14, 2012
We will miss you- Maria
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