Bishop, James D.

James D. Bishop (J. D.), 81, of Buxton Drive in Chester died Sat. Feb. 23, 2008. Born on Nov. 26, 1926, he was the son of the late William E & Omie Wrenn Bishop. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Stephen D. Bishop and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Little Bishop; six children and their spouses, James & Margaret Bishop, Howard & Jean Bishop, Ronnie (Pete) & Gina Bishop, Wayne (Beaver) Bishop & friend Kathy Ellis, Shelby & Ed Hudson, Sherrie & Doug Schwartz, the grandchildren Shane Snead, Montanna Schwartz, Douglas, Sara, Angel & Bubba Bishop. He is also survived by his brother William E. Bishop Jr., wife, Etta and his sisters Virginia Ray Short, Christine Edmonds, Maxine Simmons, husband William and Bena Rose Gibson, husband Leroy and many loving nieces and nephews and their children. A native of Brunswick County he was a building contractor for over 40 years building houses all over Chesterfield County. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was passionate about deer hunting, fishing, the Redskins and the Atlanta Braves. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday Feb. 26, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Chester Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home by the Rev. Jim Adams. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Chester. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday Feb. 25, 2008 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Condolences may be posted at www.jtmorriss.com.