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Billy Gene Bishop
Aug 21,1947 - Feb 20, 2022
Posted by Martha Reddout

Watts Funeral Home
(permission granted)

Billy Gene Bishop 74, of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, in Durant. 

He was born on August 21, 1947, in Madill to the late Oral Elmer Bishop and Hazel Dovie Erwin Bishop. Bill was raised in Enos and attended Enos and Kingston schools. He worked as a peanut farmer for Clint Williams for several years before going to work for Charles Sullivan and Bill worked for his father-in-law P.D. Bruce for the last 15 years. He married Vickie Lynn Bruce on December 28, 1984, in Gainesville, Texas and they have lived in Durant since 1990. Bill enjoyed playing dominos, fishing, taking care of his livestock, going to auctions and the casino. His greatest love was his family and spending time with his grandchildren.


He is survived by wife: Vickie Lynn Bishop, Durant, Oklahoma; Children: Tammye Bishop, Waurika, Oklahoma, Bo Bishop and wife April, Durant, Oklahoma, Mindy Joines and husband Bo, Durant, Oklahoma, Billy Paul Bishop and wife Tara, Durant, Oklahoma; Grandchildren: Shad, Cadence, Seth, Hunter, Remmington, Alexa, Shawn Cole, Brody, Laynee, Camdyn, Allie, Mallory, Taelyn, Kinzlie; Brother: Shy Bishop and wife Alice, Enos, Oklahoma; Father-in-law: P.D. Bruce, Madill, Oklahoma'  Numerous nieces and nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers; Tutor, Melvin, Delmas and Jerry Bishop, 3 sisters; Polly Arterberry, Irene Weaver, Bernice Laird, mother-in-law; Frankie Bruce.

Casket Bearers: Bo Bishop, Bo Joines, Billy Paul Bishop, Chad Brewer, Dustin Aldridge,  Tony Baeza.
A keepsake video is available through the funeral home.
 
VISITATION
Watts Funeral Home - Madill
200 South First
Madill, Oklahoma 73446
Thursday, February 24, 2022
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

FUNERAL SERVICE
Watts Memorial Chapel
200 S 1st
Madill, Ok 73446
Friday, February 25, 2022
2:00 PM
 
INTERMENT
Lark Cemetery
12043 Lark Cemetery rd
Kingston, Oklahoma
Friday, February 25, 2022
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