Gary Wayne Bishop Sr., 65, our beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away in Phoenix, AZ on July 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native Arizonan, born in Phoenix to William and Wilma Bishop. He was the oldest of two children, grew up in West Phoenix and graduated from West High School. He met the love of his life, Pam, at Manzanita Speedway where he was a member of the fire crew, and they were married on June 26, 1971. Gary worked in the cabinet making industry for many years, was a devoted family man, enjoyed camping and the outdoors and was a huge race fan, especially Outlaws Sprint Cars and Nascar. He is preceded in death by his mother Wilma and is survived by his father Bill, brother Don, wife Pam, son Gary Jr. (Rhonda), three grandchildren, brothers and sisters in law, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Service will be held on Wed July 11th at 10:30am at Phoenix Memorial Park 200 E. Beardsley, Phoenix, AZ 85027.