George Stanley Bishop Jr.

He was born on September 4, 1947 in Oneonta, the son of George Stanley and Mary Eva (Hough) Bishop. He married Nancy Archer on Jan 7, 1977.

In his early years, after his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Stan enjoyed taking photos, wood carving, wood burning and polishing stones. Later in life he enjoyed reading National Geographic magazines and watching crime dramas on television.

He was a proud member of the Elm Park United Methodist Church.

Stan is survived by his wife Nancy and son David, both of Oneonta, and daughter Brenda Monroe Bakker (Ken Clarke) of Morristown, Tennessee; granddaughter Shauntel Bakker of Castorland, NY; step grandchildren Duane Bakker Jr. (Jeannie), Shain Bakker (Sarah), Brittany Davis (Rob), and several step great grandchildren; a sister, Mary Lou Bishop (Rick Cornell) Otego; nieces and nephew, Rachael Miller Micheke of Oneonta, NY, Chris Demopoulos of Virginia, and Michele Demopoulos of North Carolina.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his nephew Daniel Demopoulos.

Friends are invited to greet the family on Friday, Oct 11, from 11a-12p at the Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, NY 13820 where a Funeral Service will take place immediately following at noon.

Stan will be laid to rest in Walton Cemetery, Walton, NY, with military honors.

Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home, Oneonta, NY.

Please visit www.bookhoutfh.com to leave a condolence for the family.