Gilbert Eugene Bishop 74 of St. Petersburg, Florida. Entered heaven on August 23, 2023. He was born November 25, 1948, to Laura Louise Bishop and Ralph Happ Rich. He was a Sergeant in the United States Airforce, during the Vietnam War. After the war he was a manager at Scotty’s Lumber Yard for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and helping those in need.
He is survived by his daughter Irene Zowi Bishop, son Peter Eugene Bishop, sister Judith Ann Hogg and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased in death by his wife Zacharenina Carol Bishop, great great niece Sabrina Marie Devine, parents Laura Louise Bishop and Ralph Happ Rich.
Taylor Funeral Home
Florida National Cemetery
Heidi Evans
September 5, 2023, 3:03 pm
Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️🕊️ UNC Gene,we all love you and miss you so much 💓 please tell grandma ,Aunt Carol and Beanie Bug we love them and miss them also ❣️ love always Heidi,momma Judy (sis), Cheyenne, Charlene, Latrell,Wyatt@Sam
Irene bishop
September 6, 2023, 12:45 pm
We Love you dad. ❤️ Me and peter miss you so much. You are the best dad anyone could of ever wanted. Thank you for being our dad, and for everything you taught peter, and for everything you taught me. We love you always and forever. You are going to be in our hearts. ❤️ We love you dad, irene and Peter. 🌹❤️💖
Cheyenne Mizener
September 7, 2023, 1:06 pm
I miss your crazy antics so much already Uncle Gene. Sending me songs & jokes. Tell my Sabrina I love her. “Me too” forever.