Vernon "Lee" Bishop, Jr., age 75, of Knoxville passed away August 25, 2016 at Tennova North Medical Center. Lee was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rev. Patricia Bishop; parents Vernon and Mildred Bishop and sister; Elnora Bishop.
Survived by:
Sons Chris Bishop and wife Linda
Daniel Bishop and wife Joelle
Michael Bishop and wife Christine
Daughter Deloris Bishop
Grandchildren Bethany Bishop
Melanie McMurray and husband Daniel
Christopher Bishop
Amberly Bishop
Michelle Bishop
Michael Bishop
Morgan Bishop
Matthew Bishop
Kailey Bishop
Sister Patricia Irwin and husband Doug
Several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5-7PM Monday, August 29, 2016 at Faith United Methodist Church. Service will follow at 7:00PM with Rev. Mark Dowell officiating. Holley Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.holleygamble.com