Clarksville, TN – SFC John P. Bishop, Jr., ARMY (Ret), 76, of Clarksville, TN passed away on December 28th, 2025. He was born on December 9th, 1949 in Wheeling, WV to John and Roberta Bishop. John found joy in visiting casinos, spending time hunting and fishing, and, most of all, helping others whenever he could.
IN addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his brothers,Michael Bishop and Harry “Alexander” Bishop. John is survived by his loving wife, Hannah Bishop, sons, John (Karie) Bishop, III and Paul Bishop, 6 grandchildren, 5 great- grandchildren, and siblings: Harry “David” (Susan) Bishop, Antoinette Cope, Jacqueline McLaughin, Virginia Bishop, and Catherine Bishop.
Please visit John’s online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
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