Bobby Glyn “Big B” Bishop, age 73 of Bardwell, KY passed away at 6:02 p.m. Tuesday , March 1, 2016 in his home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed UK basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals. Bobby worked at the Denna Lamp Factory in Arlington, KY, Crown Line Boat Company in Cairo, IL, and retired from the Carlisle County Road Department. Mr. Bishop had a passion for farming, a love of golf and a quick wit, which meant you never knew what he was going to say next.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy May Guntharp Bishop, two sons; Roger Glyn Bishop and wife Gail of Bardwell, and Walter Scott Bishop and wife Lisa of Bardwell, one daughter, Jenny Annalee May Bishop of Bardwell, one brother, Jimmy Bishop of Bardwell, five grandchildren; Karrie, Daniel, Sam, Derrick, and Cody and six great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents; Thomas Arthur Bishop and Hannah Lee Goode Bishop and one brother, Thomas Lee Bishop.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell. Bill Tanner will officiate with burial following in Burkley cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Burkley Cemetery, 121 County Rd. 1050 Cunningham, KY 42035.
You may go online to light a candle or leave a message of sympathy at www.milnerandorr.com