BISHOP, Jr., Joseph B., age 72, of Brooksville, FL, died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Bayfront Health Brooksville. He was born in Tampa, FL and came to the area 51 years ago from Nevada. He was owner/operator of Bishops Well Drilling and Pump Repair and a U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 39 years: Karen Bishop; son and daughter-in-law: Sean and Mary Bishop, all of Brooksville, FL; daughter and son-in-law: Carrie and Vincent Namaga of New York; sister Roslyn of Clearwater, FL; 4 grandchildren: Alyssa and Hayden Bishop, Payton and Vincent Namaga. Visitation will be 2-4:00pm, Monday, September 5, 2016 at Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville Chapel with services beginning at 4:00pm.
