Passing of SK Brother Gene Bishop

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Dear Worthy Brother Sir Knights -
Sir Knight David Pierman informed me Sir Knight "Gene" Bishop, a longtime member of Assembly 2563, passed away yesterday afternoon.

Once his family has had time to finalize the funeral and burial arrangements, more details will be provided to you.     

Therefore, in the meantime, please offer a rosary for Gene and his family in this time of need.  May his soul find solace, comfort, and happiness in the presence of our Lord. 

Vivat Jesus,
Rick Graff
Faithful Navigator, Assembly 2563
3 Year Trustee/PGK, Council 11746
51 Hidden Fields Rd.
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Cell/Text: 706-970-5696
Email: hydraglide1951@icloud.com
Web:   www.KofC.org 
       www.gakofc.org 
Blog:  https://koc11746.

OBITUARY

Vernon Eugene Bishop, better known as Gene Bishop, passed away on July 26, 2022 at his home following an extended illness. He was born in Sand Rock Alabama, on May 16th, 1933 to the late Herman Luther and Ruby Chestnut Bishop. Gene was five years old when both his parents passed after contracting tuberculosis. Gene would be adopted by his father’s younger sister. This would forever change the path of his life.

On June 5, 1954, Gene graduated from Birmingham-Southern Baptist College, Birmingham, Alabama. After which he enlisted in the US Army assigned to a Military Intelligence Corp., Bonn, Germany. After several years with the US Army, he applied and was hired by the US Department of State (USDS), Washington DC, as a Foreign Service Security Officer (FSSO). Gene would go on to have a distinguished 26 year career with USDS being assigned to several high profile overseas US Embassies; Belgrade, Yugoslavia; Copenhagen, Denmark; Sanaa, North Yemen; and New Delhi, India. Gene was later assigned to duties at USDS main building in Washington DC. One of his final assignments of his career would be the first director for the USDS Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Gene would retire with the rank of Senior FSSO.

During his assignment in India, he and Dottie met and supported Mother Teresa, the founder of the Order of the Missionaries of Charity. This interaction would have a life changing spiritual impact for them. Shortly after returning the US, Gene converted to Catholicism. For the remainder of his years, his spiritual belief would grow and become the daily fabric of his being. He was a long time member of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus a recipient of the Fourth Degree encouraging active Catholic citizenship and fostering the spirit of patriotism in its members and community.

Gene is with the Lord and the family and friends he loved and knew that passed before him and have been waiting to greet him. Surely Gene is having a bourbon and diet coke, laughing, and telling stories and jokes as he always did.

Gene is also proceeded in death by two wives, Peggy Jane Goodwin Bishop and Dorothy Keith Corn Bishop; one son, Bryan Eugene Bishop and one grandson, Justin Eugene Bishop.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Shaun Bishop; grandchildren, Tiffany and husband Brian Bicknell, Adam and wife Mika Bishop, Logan Bishop and Carly Bishop; great grandchildren, Emma Bishop, Kaytlyn Bishop, Vienna Bicknell, Ella Bicknell and Nikolai Bishop; siblings, Johnny Orr, Connie Thomas, and Carolyn Gray; and a host of great friends and community members.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father John Conway officiating. Music will be provided by Elizabeth Melatti. Interment will follow in the Harmony Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Chris Bishop, Logan Bishop, Adam Bishop, Johnny Orr, Russell Cornell, and Antonio Aiello. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil beginning at 7:15 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church Building Fund at P.O. Box 1448, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 or to the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. 

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA of Blue Ridge, GA



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