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John R. Bishop, age 60, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 10:10 P.M. on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Mr. Bishop was a graduate of Montpelier High School and served in the United States Navy. His last employment was as a CNC machine operator for Metaldyne in Edon, Ohio. He was a member of Bryan VFW Post #2489, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1064 in Bryan and Bryan AmVets Post #54. John enjoyed 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing, socializing, and spending time with his family and friends and was an avid NASCAR fan.
John R. Bishop was born on August 27, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Carl Richard and Delma Joann (Lovejoy) Bishop. He married Connie J. McGuire on June 18, 1988, in Williams Center, Ohio, and she survives.
Survivors also include one son, Richard B. (Stephanie) Bishop, of Montpelier; five grandchildren, Nick and Alex Bishop, Katie Wesley, and Elizabeth and Tiffany Aten; one great-grandchild, Bella Wesley; one brother, Dennis (Monica) Bishop, of Montpelier; and one sister, Linda (Joe) Sly, of Fayette, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held in the First Assembly of God Church, 1105 Alpine Drive, Bryan, from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, August 19, 2016. Services will be held at the First Assembly of God Church on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Kevin Boulis officiating. Visitation will also be held in the church for one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 P.M. Interment will take place in Williams Center Cemetery with grave side military rites conducted by Bryan VFW Post #2489 and the United States Navy Honor Guard.
Memorials are requested to the American Lung Association or to the American Cancer Society.
Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan, has been entrusted with arrangements.