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Eugene Bishop Obituary

Eugene Bishop, Sr. CHARLESTON - Eugene "Gene" Louis Bishop, Sr., 81, of Charleston, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Born on April 3, 1942, in Charleston, SC, he was a son of the late Margarite Helander Bishop and Jerry Bishop. Gene started Bishop and Sons Plumbing and Piping, Inc. in 1980 and enjoyed working up until his death. His passion was driving his big dump truck. Gene enjoyed many outdoor activities, which included hunting and fishing. He loved riding Harleys, and traveled out west with his wife and dear friends, Ben and Barbara. Gene had tons of friends who he enjoyed being with at the American Legion 147 and VFW. He enjoyed being with family, especially his grandchildren. His family will remember him as a hard-working, honorable man. Besides his parents, Eugene is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Clark Bishop; daughter, Katherine Chrise; and brother, Jerome Bishop. Gene is survived by his children: Duane Bishop (Beth), Sherea Franks (Len), Greg Sealey, Tricia Altine (Buster), Gene Bishop Jr.; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and his cousin and best friend, Sigrid. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley. The burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2023.

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Shelley Cannon

February 3, 2024

Dear Dewayne, Beth, and Family, know they we are thinking about you as you are trying to get things back to normal. If we can do anything for you please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sandra Caraviello

February 2, 2024

Sorry to hear 0f Gene´s passing. He and Charlotte were a wonderful couple that I´ll never forget.

Kim and Boyce Effiong

February 1, 2024

The Clark´s family please accept our sincere condolences we are praying for the Lord will continue to bless you and keep you safe. Kim and Boyce Effiong.

Maria Griffith Lowry

June 23, 2023

Trisha,
I just heard of the passing of your dad. I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories growing up with you and your family. Your dad was always there working and making a beautiful place for his family. I think I spent most of my childhood at your house. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Love,
Maria Griffith Lowry

Libba King

June 8, 2023

I lived across the street from the Bishops for many years. So sorry for your loss. Sending the family hugs and prayers.

Jim Hayes

June 8, 2023

To the Bishop family,
I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Gene.I will keep you in my prayers. Hold your memories close. God bless you all!

ARLEEN CROSBY

June 7, 2023

MY DAY WAS COMPLETE WHEN I WOULD ENTER THE AMERICN LEGION ON FRIDAY FOR SEAFOOD LUNCH AND GET A BEAR HUG AND BIG SMILE FROM GENE. SO MANY PEOPLE LOVED GENE AND HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY

Bryan and Shelley Cannon

June 6, 2023

Beth and Dwayne, we are so sorry for your loss! Mr. Bishop was an awesome man and he will be missed by many. If there is anything we can do to help in this time of need please don´t hesitate to let us know. Lean on your faith

Curtis Harvey

June 6, 2023

Gene Bishop has been a best friend of the Harvey family for many, many years going back to the 1960´s. He was a generous man, a friend to anyone who wanted to be a friend, but a man who refused to be intimidated by anyone. Gene was a little rough around the edges, an unpolished gem, but was at home at any gathering. He loved his family dearly. Our children know him affectionately as Uncle Gene. He was an excellent pilot, a superior plumber, and he could operate most heavy equipment. We are going to miss him very much. Condolences to his survivors.

Rich Kelly

June 6, 2023

Gene was a good friend of my father, Bud Kelly, and of the Kelly family. When my father was alive and living in Hilton Head, Gene would come to our house during the Heritage Golf Classic and cook his famous frogmore stew. Gene was the kind of person who would be the first to help, when help was needed. My Condolences to the Bishop family. RIP my friend.

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Mark & Carol Gronvold

June 6, 2023

Uncle Gene with be missed by so many friends. We met Gene through his west coast family Mike & Cherie Owings and loved him instantly what a blast he was !! He bought a house close to our house in Chinook Wa at the Coast we were so happy he brought so much fun to our town everyone knew him and loved him ! He will never be forgotten RIP Uncle we love you, Mark & Carol Gronvold

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Roy DeHaven

June 6, 2023

Prayers of comfort to the family and friends of Gene Bishop. He was always wiling to help with major plumbing issues. His work was always a cut above. He inspired his team to work hard and smart. He is missed.

Uncle Drayton & Debbie Robertson

June 5, 2023

Francis Robertson (Uncle Drayton) and I send our deepest condolences. Y'all are in our prayers

Owens

June 5, 2023

To the Family,
We just heard about Gene. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Love,
Danny & Penny Owens

Sandra Caraviello

June 5, 2023

So sorry for his passing. Many good memories of Gene and Charlotte.. .

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Jun

7

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley

2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Jun

8

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley

2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Jun

8

Burial

11:00 a.m.

Holy Cross Cemetery

604 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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