Ray E. Bishop Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray E. Bishop of Mount Vernon, Illinois, who passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ray E. Bishop to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry Bishop and Rista Bishop (Butler); his sister Mamie (Bishop); his brother-in-law Norman Ramsey; his sister Hazel Ramsey (Bishop); his brother-in-law Floyd Ramsey; and his brother Henry Elmo Bishop.
He is survived by: his daughter Mindy Claggett (Bishop); his son-in-law Don Claggett; his grandson Gannon Claggett; his daughter Kendra Varner (Bishop); his son-in-law Larry Varner; and his grandchildren, Drew (Kennedy), Aaron and Abby Varner. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Kettering (3939 Swigart Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45440). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery (2549 County Rd 2200 N, Dahlgren, IL 62828).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's memory to the First Baptist Church of Kettering building fund or to any Peoples National Bank (c/o Pleasant Hill Cemetery Dahlgren) for grounds maintenance.
