Don R. Bishop, Jr.

Funeral services for Mr. Don R. Bishop, Jr.,76, of Longview will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore with Reverend David Hampton officiating. Burial will follow at the Stewart Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020. Mr. Bishop passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Don was born on October 6, 1943 in Longview. He was a graduate of Pine Tree High School class of 1961. Don worked in Insurance since 1964 for Washington National and Farmers Insurance. He was currently working for Securitas in Longview. Don was a devoted husband, and a loving father and Papaw. He was a dedicated Christian. He was a member of Citizen on Patrol in Longview and enjoyed his job. Don also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing with his dog Max.

Don was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Bishop, father, Don R. Bishop, Sr., grandmother, Gladys S. Haught, and daughter, Stacy Bishop of Longview.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Gwen Bishop of Longview; daughter, Michelle Bowlden of Longview; son, Bryan Bishop and wife, Angela of Henderson; son, Stephen Bishop of Gilmer; grandchildren, Kolten Bishop, Kaitlyn Bowlden, Kalub Bishop, Carolann Bishop, and Kelsey Bishop; brother, Charles Bishop of Austin; sisters, Patricia Townsend and Gloria Sanders both of Longview; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and many other extended family and friends.

Memorial may be made to the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission 3117 W. Marshall Ave., Longview, Texas 75604.

Please be aware that face coverings for people 10 and older are required as well as maintaining social distancing. A online memorial book will be available at www.raderfuneralhome.com.