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1935
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2022
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Sammie Bishop Obituary
Sammie Dwight Bishop was born on August 21, 1935 to Paul Bishop and Nettie Marie (née Bell) and grew up in Mirando City, Texas.
Sam served in the US Army and worked in the oilfield. He eventually entered the trucking industry, where he would become a champion and leader for over 60 years. Sam was a long-time member of the Pleasanton Church of Christ and the Terrell Church of Christ and the Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, serving as an Elder at Pleasanton. He also served as a volunteer regularly at the Terrell State Hospital. Sam enjoyed hunting, golf, and ranching. Sam passed peacefully the morning of July 3, 2022.
Sam is survived by his beloved wife, Janie Sue (née Mansfield); son, David Bishop (Leah); daughter, Teri Barney (Jim); granddaughters, Stephanie Barney, Khrista Roach (Trey), Amy Bishop, and great-granddaughter, AnnaBeth Roach as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends.
Graveside service to be held at Shiloh Cemetery, Poteet, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:30am.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the Share Center in Terrell, Texas or to the Church of your choice.
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Kathy Mccool
July 1, 2023
Nice man good husband
James mccool
August 4, 2022
So sorry for your loss last time we saw Sam it was at pat Johnson´s funeral they were both good people take care kathy McCool
Peggy Porter
July 22, 2022
Janie I was so sorry to hear about Sammie. I know you will really miss him. He was so good to me when I was going through my divorce. I hope you are doing ok. Love you
Charles & Allyson Mansfield
July 16, 2022
We will miss him so much. He was a wonderful person and it was always a pleasure to be near him. He made us laugh and appreciate life and we are thankful to have known him.
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Becky Romero
July 15, 2022
Janie and family, i´m so sorry for your loss. I worked for Sam for 12 years and he taught me so much, he will be missed.
Jim Davis
July 13, 2022
Janie, I’m sorry to hear that Sam passed. We talked before we went on vacation June 12th. We got back Monday July 11th. We planned a luncheon when I returned. Be Blessed, Jim Davis. Terrell Tx
Anne and John Davidson
July 13, 2022
Such a special man and good friend. Thankful for all our great memories, especially bungee jumping in New Zealand. Praying for dear Janie, Terri, David and the grand girls,The B’s.
Loralee Holle
July 11, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. I always loved Mr.Bishop! As a high school friend of Teri’s, he and Mrs. Bishop always made me feel welcome in their home.
I will praying for God’s peace and comfort for the family.
Catherine Bartley
July 8, 2022
We share our love and support to you dear Janie, neighbor and friend, and to your entire family in your sadness. Prayers of strength. Catherine and Kurt Bartley
Sonny and Norma Gayle
July 8, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lots of great memories. K
Patricia Troell
July 8, 2022
Sammy was a part of my life since I was born and he was one of the amazing "Mirando City Boys " that helped raise me. We were all blessed when he chose Janie as his bride. His family was like our family growing up and he will be hugely missed. Love you all!
Lonnie and Irma Jean Henderson
July 7, 2022
Irma Jean and Lonnie Henderson are praying for comfort and peace for you Janie and for your family. We miss you and love you. Sam was a Elder here in Pleasanton while I was a Deacon and he was an awesome servant and leader.
Bob McDowell
July 7, 2022
Deepest sympathy to the Bishop family. Sam was a great leader in the trucking industry and always had wise words at our trucking association meetings. He will be missed.
John Esparza
July 7, 2022
Thinking of all of you — deepest condolences from your trucking family in Austin and across the country representing the Texas Trucking Association.
Robert Hutton
July 7, 2022
So glad that God saw fit for our paths to cross in this life. Looking forward to visiting once again as we gather with all those that have gone on before us.
Merry Phillips
July 7, 2022
So very sorry for your loss
LEONARD MONTGOMERY
July 7, 2022
SORRY TO HEAR OF SAM'S PASSING.I KNEW HIM MANY YEARS AND WAS A VERY GOOD PERSON.
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