Rodney Everett Bishop

Rodney Everett Bishop, age 78, of Houston, Texas passed into eternal rest on October 29, 2020 subsequent to a stroke. Rodney was born to Perry Bishop and Faye (Fitzgerald) Bishop in 1942. Rodney loved and was loved by his family. He was a devoted father, husband, and friend. His love for others, kindness, and humor were shared generously with all those fortunate enough to encounter him. His lived faith in our Lord Jesus Christ was inspirational. While he possessed strong convictions, his life’s testimony is one of generosity and gentleness. For these and his other wonderful qualities, he will be remembered.

He is survived by wife Deborah Bishop; his three children and their spouses: Rick and Irene Bishop, Sandy and Robert Jones, and Misty and Gerald Schattle; his two step-children and their spouses, Amanda McGregor and Charles Rudolph, Jr., Alisha and Tim Mello; 13 grandchildren: Wayne and Casey Simmons, Heidi and Kyle Martinez, Halie Tate, Grace and Reagan Jones, Olivia and Carsyn Schattle, Michael Burke, Isabella, Piper, and Juliette Burkhardt; 2 great-grandchildren Case and Camden Simmons; his brother Barry Bishop; niece Marya Ochs and nephew Robert Bishop; brother-in-law William Grodis and his wife Kim and their 2 daughters Karen and Karley Kay. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Brenda Kelley, and brother Robert Bishop.

His memorial service will be held at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039 on November 4 at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation the previous night, November 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Interment will follow the funeral service in Brookside Memorial Park.

Titus 3:1-8

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

At one time, we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.