Leroy Douglas Bishop
May 24, 1941 ~ August 27, 2012
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Doug Bishop, 71, of Mountain Dr., Candler, died Monday, August 27, 2012.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Charles Harris and Dorothy Ellen Coe Bishop. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Gatton Bishop.
P.F.C. Bishop was a Veteran of Vietnam, serving in the Army in Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry 25th Division, APO 96225. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart.
He is survived by a daughter April Bishop; son, Lonnie Bishop; grandson, Aaron Bishop; sisters Glenda Varnum, Catherine Capps, Sandra Strong; and a brother, Charles Bishop, Jr.
His family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with military honors provided by the Asheville High School Marine JROTC. Rev. Cole will officiate.
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Dear Lord, please hold in your hands now, his family, who need you, let yourself be known to them, through the acts of Friends and Strangers alike , in these very dark and troubled times, Let them know that in Jesus name we pray, Amen.
May you rest in peace Mr Bishop. You were a wonderful neighbor and friend and I hope your family feels comfort in knowing that you will be watching down on all of us for heaven.
Dear Lord, please hold in your hands now, his family, who need you, let yourself be known to them, through the acts of Friends and Strangers alike , in these very dark and troubled times, Let them know that in Jesus name we pray, Amen.
April and Lonnie, We are so sorry to hear about your Father. He was a wonderful person and we are so Thankful we got to know all of you by being Our Neighbors..We have so many Precious Memories that we’ll never forget.. Our Hearts and Prayers are with you.
Leroy, my brother, you will always be in my heart. Though I was never a hero it was an honor to have served with heroes such as you. Your awards of the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart attest to your heroic Service.
Love you doug. You will be miss. Love mandy
God rest your soul Leroy. Your brothers from the Bobcats mourn your passing, but know we’ll meet you on the other side. Judy welcomes you back to her side.
RIP Brother
So sorry to hear about your brother. Please know that I am praying for your family that the Lord will give you peace and strength. Love you girls!!
Leroy, you will be missed and loved by all who knew you. You left us too soon. You were a true Bobcat to the end. God bless you.
Doug you were a true friend and will surely be missed. Tuesday morning VA group will not be the same without you.
My brother
I still see you in your dirty overalls and us playing cowboys and indians. Roaming the mountains and stumping our toes.
These are the things I thank you for:
Your sacrifices to our country.
Teaching me to walk a dog with the yoyo.
For not drowning me when you baptized me in the creek.
For not being mad when I set the rabbits free from the rabbit drums.
For taking the load off when the water cans became hard for me to carry.
For bringing me water when I cried in the cotton field.
For removing me and our siblings out of harms way when needed.
For not telling on me for kissing David Long behind the church.
I know some of these things are silly, but most of all I thank you for just being my brother.
I love you now and beyond forever.
Now you rest in peace.
Hugs, Kisses and much Love
Your big sister
Claudette
Douglas, I’ll miss you. You were one of a kind .The world is much more emptied without you.My thoughts are with your children, and I know you walk with God all my love , your cousin , Toni
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Doug’s family for their recent loss. I am in with a group Doug’s friends at the VA, and I appreciate his service and sacrifice for our Country. May God Bless and comfort your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, George Wood
April I’m so sorry to hear about your father. You have my deepest sympathy and know I’m thinking of you and yor brother in your sorrow.
Rebecca Jean Scroggs
Doug I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU DEARLY….BUT at least you’re with GOD and JUDY happiness forever.YOUR LITTLE SISTER Sandra Strong <3
I am very sorry to April and her family for the loss of Doug. I remember spending the night when we were teens and they both treated me like one of their own. He was a fine man who fought for his country but most of all he took care of his family and put them first. April you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, but now the Lord has brought one more angel home .I will be here when ever you need me and God Bless you and your family. Love, Sebrena
You shall truly be missed my dear friend. I will never forget you and I’m grateful that you’re with your wife in a better place. God Bless
April, Lonnie and Family…I am so sorry for your loss. Doug was a great man. We had alot of laughs when he was teaching me to can bread and butter pickles.
Dear Doug,
You will truely be missed by many. We love you.
Samantha Wheeler
Well soldier you didn’t dodge this round. sorry I couldn’t make it, wish I could I had another Purple Heart to pin on your chest. my friend I will see you in the 25TH’s NCO Club when it is my time. Hey don’t let them run out of that Bud Light.I salute you Lights Out SSGT Gary Evans