Joseph Fred Bishop Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Fred Bishop (Piedmont, South Carolina), born in Pickens, South Carolina, who passed away on April 16, 2024, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joseph Fred had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Joseph Fred may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his wife Kathryn Bishop; his parents, Joseph Bishop and Nan Jones Bishop; and his sons, Joseph Bishop, Jr. and Richard Kenneth Bishop.
He is survived by: his daughters, Patricia Padgett (Doug), Debbie Blair, Cora Lee Ward (Lee) and Jacqueline Bishop; and his sister Ruth Bishop Lesley. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.