Albert F. Bishop, Sr.

albert bishop, sr.
ALBERT F. BISHOP Albert F. Bishop, 74, of 103 Eller Ford Road, Weaverville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 13, 2008. Mr. Bishop was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Gordon B. and Vertie McFalls Bishop. He was the husband for 54 years of Areda Bishop, who went to be with the Lord November 27, 2007. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ben Bishop. Mr. Bishop was retired after 21 years with the Asheville Police Department and he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid guitarist and pianist and was a member of the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame. He was also a member of Riverside Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving family, daughters, Connie Smith and Donna Davis and husband, Steve, of Asheville; son, Albert F. Bishop, Jr. and wife, Lou, of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Holly Moore, Amanda Singleton, Misty Baker, Jeffrey Hollyfield, Felisha Davis, Michaela Smith and Jacob Davis; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. John Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery with honors provided by the Asheville Police Department. Following the interment at Green Hills, the family will gather at Mr. Bishop's home. Pallbearers will be Jeryl Roberts, Lloyd (Hoppy) Vardiman, Shane Moore, Shawn Singleton, Billy Baker, and Wesley Moore. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice Solace Center, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. Connie,Donna,Albert and grandchildren, We are so saddened by the passing of brother Albert. He was a very loving and kind man. We loved worshiping with him and Areda at Riverside. There is no doubt where he is today. Since Areda passed Albert could hardly wait until God called him too. He missed her so much! He loved his family but he was eager to get to heaven. We are all going to miss Albert, but we have to rejoice at his homegoing because that was his greatest desire. Stay close as a family and love and care for one another. It won’t be much longer until those of us who are saved by God’s amazing, will join all our friends and loved ones in our heavenly home. Just think what a wonderful Christmas Albert and Areda will have with Jesus. Please know we love each of you and you continue to be in our prayers. Much love, Bob & Joan

  2. Albert,Donna & Connie, It is such a sad thing to hear about a person that I cared about for so many years has passed. I remember when Larry & I first got married and your dad was so nice to me, and the day Karen was brought from the hospital, she got to hear your daddy playing the guitar and Larry playing the piano. Rita & I didn’t think that Karen would sleep but she did. I have always admired your mamma & dad. Just do the best that you can so they will both look down and be so very proud of all of you. I love you guys and please take care. I will be praying for all of you-please take care.

  3. Albert,Donna & Connie, It is such a sad thing to hear about a person that I cared about for so many years has passed. I remember when Larry & I first got married and your dad was so nice to me, and the day Karen was brought from the hospital, she got to hear your daddy playing the guitar and Larry playing the piano. Rita & I didn’t think that Karen would sleep but she did. I have always admired your mamma & dad. Just do the best that you can so they will both look down and be so very proud of all of you. I love you guys and please take care. I will be praying for all of you-please take care.

  4. ~ my thoughts and prayers are with
    each of you.
    i have fond memories of officer
    bishop, when i was a little girl
    he was very kind to my brothers
    and me. and i am sorry for your
    loss. he was a good person. may
    God, ease your pain ~

  5. Albert,Donna and Connie I’m sorry to hear about your dad but we all know that he is where he wanted to be.Loosing your mom was real hard for him. I really thought alot of him and I will be praying for you all. Jerry

  6. Connie and family,
    Your dad was a wonderful person and I know he’ll be missed. I just know he’s happy to be with his Jesus and Areda. I’ll be praying for you.

  7. Connie,Donna&Family I just want you all to know my prayers and thoughts are with you all.We know that Abert is with your mom and i know he missed her so much.What a celebration,to be in HEAVEN with your loved ones and THE KING of KINGS and LORD of LORDS THIS CHRISTMAS season.My mom graduated to heaven 7 yrs ago on DEC.15th.so i know how sad you all are but i know he is happy now.May GOD bless you all.Love your cousin MARIE BALL

  8. We will be praying for all of you during this time! We know this is tough on all of you! If you need anything please call us!

  9. Connie and family,My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. To know Albert was to love him. He was a friend to all. Albert and Areda loved the Lord and I feel very blessed to have worshiped with them at Riverside. They are so missed, but I know they are happy again, being tgether in Heaven. I know each of you are broken hearted but soon we shall see them again. God bless you. Please know I am here for you. May God’s richest blessings be upon you. I love you, Joan

  10. We are praying for you through this difficult time. Uncle Albert was such an amazing musician and an even more wonderful person. We are truly blessed to be able to know such a man. He now gets to see his sweet Saviors face and be with his sweet Reda again. Our thoughts are with you with much love.

  11. He’ll always hold the same place in our heart that he always has.
    All of our love,
    Larry and Linda Bishop and family

  12. I am very sorry for your loss. I loved your daddy, he was always very kind to me . I know he is rejoicing now in heaven with your mom and ronnie and family. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Love Cynthia (Carter) Herron.

  13. Rest In Peace my brother. Didn’t know you personally, but know you spiritually, your heart says it all with the badge on your chest. I am a retired LEO in Texas who grew up in Leicester N.C. My two sisters live in weaverville. God bless the family, may the God of grace and strength hold you in his arms of love.

  14. Connie and Family,
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your Father and Mother are together again in their heavenly home, and even though you miss them very much, they are truly in a much better place. It is just very hard to see them go as I have just done this with my Father 2 months ago.
    Blessings,
    Jerry and Linda Ariail

  15. Connie, Albert, Donna and families–we just wanted you to know how very sad we are over the loss of your dad. we are very sorry we can’t be there with you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Scooby, Tracy, Courtney and David Smith

  16. Connie & Family,

    We will continue to pray for you during this difficult time to draw strength and comfort through the Lord. Memories are PRICELESS!!

    Philippians 4:6-9 (*8)

  17. Dear Connie,
    I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thought’s and pray’s. If you need anything please let me know. We miss you at work. Anita

  18. Albert, Donna & Connie and all of the family I am very sorry to hear about ‘Big’ Albert passing away. I just talked to him a few months ago on the phone. He was a very good man and just like family to me since we all grew up together. I will miss him just like I do your mom and will never forget them. I love you all and you are in my prayers. Let me know if I can do anything for you. God Bless you all,
    Rhonda Summey Blankenship


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