Joel Bishop
October 11, 1961 — September 6, 2015
Joel Bishop
Joel Bishop, 53, of Bynum passed away Sunday evening, September 6, 2015, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors Chapel in Hillsboro with Rev. Vivian Sumrow of The Sanctuary Christian Fellowship Church in Hillsboro officiating. Burial will follow at Bell Springs Cemetery near Bynum. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at the funeral home.
Joel was born October 11, 1961 in Salinas, CA to James Delbert and Glenda Joyce (Reeves) Bishop. He grew up in California and lived there many years. For over 25 years, he worked as a plant maintenance foreman. At the time of his death, he was employed by LB Foster in Hillsboro. On June 12, 2002, Joel was united in marriage to Kelli Wilson.
Anyone acquainted with Joel Bishop eventually shared his love for fishing and hunting. Before trading California’s seaports for west Texas sand, he worked on the fishing docs slinging Albacore in his early teen years. One of his favorite fishing holes was Lake Ivy. Joel and his family spent many a precious memory fishing this lake. Saturday evenings would find Joel with his best friend calling in coyotes or planning for deer season.
He was a loyal fan of the Bynum Bulldogs. Joel loved his family and his neighbors counted him as a true friend. He was a member of The Sanctuary Christian Fellowship Church in Hillsboro.
Joel towered over the crowds with his 6' 4" frame, but there was no need to be intimidated. A hug, handshake, or a smile from Joel spoke aloud the tenderness in his heart.
Joel, you are loved and will be missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of 13 years, Kelli Bishop of Bynum; parents, James and Glenda Bishop of Tyler; two sons, Joel Dylan Bishop of Bynum and Brandon Karm and wife, Melody, of Waco; brother, Jerry Bishop and wife, Shannon, of Tyler; two grandchildren, Preston Karm and Brayden Karm; two nieces, Dusti Karm and Ceira Bishop; two nephews, Ryan Jamison and James Bishop; and one great-nephew, Taylor Karm.
  Born: October 11, 1961  Death: September 6, 2015  Place of Death: Bynum, TX 76631  Hobbies: Fishing and Hunting
Joel was born October 11, 1961 in Salinas, CA to James Delbert and Glenda Joyce (Reeves) Bishop. He grew up in California and lived there many years. For over 25 years, he worked as a plant maintenance foreman. At the time of his death, he was employed by LB Foster in Hillsboro. On June 12, 2002, Joel was united in marriage to Kelli Wilson.
Anyone acquainted with Joel Bishop eventually shared his love for fishing and hunting. Before trading California’s seaports for west Texas sand, he worked on the fishing docs slinging Albacore in his early teen years. One of his favorite fishing holes was Lake Ivy. Joel and his family spent many a precious memory fishing this lake. Saturday evenings would find Joel with his best friend calling in coyotes or planning for deer season.
He was a loyal fan of the Bynum Bulldogs. Joel loved his family and his neighbors counted him as a true friend. He was a member of The Sanctuary Christian Fellowship Church in Hillsboro.
Joel towered over the crowds with his 6' 4" frame, but there was no need to be intimidated. A hug, handshake, or a smile from Joel spoke aloud the tenderness in his heart.
Joel, you are loved and will be missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of 13 years, Kelli Bishop of Bynum; parents, James and Glenda Bishop of Tyler; two sons, Joel Dylan Bishop of Bynum and Brandon Karm and wife, Melody, of Waco; brother, Jerry Bishop and wife, Shannon, of Tyler; two grandchildren, Preston Karm and Brayden Karm; two nieces, Dusti Karm and Ceira Bishop; two nephews, Ryan Jamison and James Bishop; and one great-nephew, Taylor Karm.
  Born: October 11, 1961  Death: September 6, 2015  Place of Death: Bynum, TX 76631  Hobbies: Fishing and Hunting
Funeral Service
Thursday September 10, 2015 , 10:00 AM at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in HillsboroBurial
Thursday September 10, 2015 at Bell Springs CemeteryVisitation
Wednesday September 9, 2015 , 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Marshall & Marshall Funeral Directors in Hillsboro Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.Guestbook
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