Morris P. Sonny Bishop, Jr.

1925 ∼ 2011

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Morris P. ?Sonny? Bishop, Jr., 86, of Orange, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at the Orange Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2011, at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange with Reverend Manuel Ramirez officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the cemetery.

Born in Orange on September 9, 1925, Sonny was the son of Morris Prince Bishop, Sr. and Virgie Broomes Bishop. He served in the U.S. Army, a welder at American Bridge for 25 years and a member at First Baptist Church of West Orange.

Preceded in death by his parents, and first wife, Patsy Bishop, Sonny is survived by his wife, Josephine Bishop; son, Cecil Van Bishop and wife, Leesa Bishop of Vinton , Louisiana; grandchildren, Michelle Carter, Cristal Baker; and great-grandchildren, Rusty Carter, Austin Carter, Bailey Baker and Brianna Baker.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Rusty Carter, Austin Carter, Trent Baker, B.J. Bourdier, Kevin Pinder and Shane Purvis.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial fund at any Capital One Bank to help the family with expenses.

Condolences

Anonymous October 21, 2011

Dear Cecil and Family, I will miss Son,too. I have so many very fond memories of when Son and Pat would visit the house in Vinton-my Momma and Daddy always loved having them come over and even after Pat had past - Son would still stop by to see how Uncle ##imported-begin##Wanda Granger Turley##imported-end##

Anonymous October 17, 2011

Sorry for your loss. We pray that the LORD will help you in this difficult time. LeRoy & Marilyn##imported-begin##H. Le Roy Tanner##imported-end##

Anonymous October 16, 2011

Cecil our prayers are still going out to you and the whole family. uncle son was a great teacher for me, i learned a lot from him over the years. I will miss him greatly in years to come. he always had me smiling even when i was sick and down on myself. h##imported-begin##John Stark & Ella Stark##imported-end##

Anonymous October 15, 2011

i didn't know Sonny that long, But he always had a smile on his face even when he was feeling bad ! He will be missed by me and many others! R.I.P. My FRIEND! Keep smiling down on all of us! : with Love, Kaye Hayes##imported-begin##Kaye Hayes##imported-end##

Anonymous October 13, 2011

Cecil, So sorry for your loss. Although we will not be able to attend the service, our prayers will be going out for You, Leesa and Aunt Jo.##imported-begin##Bobby & Barbara Vice##imported-end##

Anonymous October 13, 2011

Cecil, So very sorry about the loss of your Dad. I lost mine earlier this year so I know it's a difficult time to endure. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Donna Miller Vance##imported-begin##Donna Miller Vance##imported-end##

Anonymous October 13, 2011

Dad, I know you already knew how much I loved and cherished you and mom. But I just want to tell you again that you both will always keep a burning flame in my heart and I will miss you dearly. We both know how your memory had gotten lately so I want to ##imported-begin##Cecil Bishop##imported-end##

Anonymous October 12, 2011

Celebrate the life of Uncle Son. Wish I could be there with you all. Our thoughts and prayers to the whole family.##imported-begin##Matthew McCary & David Cochennic##imported-end##