J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Bishop, James J.

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

James Joseph Bishop, age 80, of Chester, VA passed away on October 31, 2006. He was predeceased by his parents John C. and Maude Pitman Bishop. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years and was a retired engineer from Allied Chemical Chesterfield Fibers Division. He was an avid amateur radio operator for over 40 years and a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #284 of Colonial Heights, VA. Surviving are his two children, Kathy B. Miller and husband Glenn of Richmond, VA., James J. Bishop Jr. and wife Linda of Hudson, FL; four grandchildren, Chase and Logan Miller, Cameron Mauzy and husband Ryan, and Carmen Bishop; one great grandchild, Luke Mauzy; and a former spouse, Virginia Dobra of Colonial Heights. The family will receive friends at the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chesterfield on Friday, November 3, 2006 from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will follow there on Saturday at 1:45 p.m. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorris.com

Jim, it was a pleasure to know and work with you.
The knowledge you had was great. Things like hot sauce on pork that spilled on your pants. You laughed it off. People will miss you J. J. You liked guns, radio. and mail, and people, and people liked you also. Until we see you again take care..

Your friend,
Stan Wray

Posted by: Stan Wray at November 2, 2006 07:37 PM

James, I'm sad to know that you're not here anymore. I remember as a young boy going to your house almost every weekend, the music in the basement, the horse out back and, watching football in the breezeway. I remember all that radio stuff you had that I never did understand. I remember you coming to mom's house to visit grandma and mom on your motorcycle. I remember you wanting vinegar on white turkey meat at Thanksgiving. I even remember those "Winchester" filtered cigars you used to smoke. Most of all I remember your smiles and your laughter. Tell mom, grandma and grandad I love them all and think about them every day since they've been gone. I'll see you all again when it's my time to make the trip.
Your Nephew,
Dave

Posted by: David Fields at November 2, 2006 08:27 AM