Mr. David Bishop, 71, of Emerson, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at his residence.

Born February 10, 1943 in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Homer Bishop and the late Louise Johnson Bishop. Mr. Bishop was a member of Lakepoint Church, and a ham radio operator. He was a people person who loved to joke and cut up. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed the ocean and seafood.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Betty Jo Bishop; his children, Tracy Royal, Annissa Ertley, Ernie Sanchez, and Shannon Crutcher; his siblings, Faye Flowers, Debbie Tune, Ricky Bishop, and Kelly Bishop; grandchildren, Kayla Poss, Faith Royal, Jesse Ertley, Luke Ertley, Anna Sanchez, Zack Lineberger, Nichole Lineberger, Joseph Hancock, and Brittney Dobbs; great-grandchildren, Kinleigh Bree Poss, and Joey Hancock; one great-grandchild on the way, Matthew Weldon; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Parnick Jennings Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Bennett officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Mike McCall, Ronnie Stover, John Randall, Kevin Hay, Zach Lineberger, Roger Smith, and Ryan Crutcher. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hayden Hughes and Ernie Sanchez.

Parnick Jennings Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of David Bishop, please visit www.parnickjenningsfuneral.com to share your memories or leave a condolence message.