Ronald Kimble Bishop

Ronald “Kim” Kimble Bishop, 81, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 7, 1941 in Columbus, GA. He was the oldest of 4, son of the late Harry and Erlene Bishop. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Sue (Pitts) Bishop in 1958. After 64 years of marriage, 5 children, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, God has called him home.

He loved his family, animals and racing. Anything from drag car to pigeon racing. He loved a good card game and hanging out with the young folks.

He is survived by, his wife, Linda Sue Bishop of Box Spring, GA; his sons, Ronnie Bishop (Deborah Sauls), Mark (Ilona) Bishop, Jeff Bishop, Ricky Bishop (Lisa Shelton), Susan (Todd) Batastini; his grandchildren, Candace Zarudenec, Lemuel Bishop, Tristen Vinyard, Steven (Brandi) Myers, Hope Bishop (Ashton Greer), Emily Bishop, Andy Anderson, Michael Anderson, Nick Anderson, Amber (Jason) Myers, Cassidy Bishop (Osten Joiner), Brooke Eldridge, Tiffany (Eric) Bowers, Austin (Jennifer) Simcox, Dalton (Anastasia) Batastini; his great-grandchildren, Alexandria Zarudenec, Cody Myers, Carter Myers, Cannon Myers, Kyndal Burnett, Klayten Myers, Kysyn Myers, Kimberly Eldridge, Christopher Eldridge, Madalyn Eldridge, Ezra Bowers, Logan Bowers, Landon Bowers, Jacob Bowers, Abel Bowers, Aurora Bowers, Shaun Simcox, Shiloh Simcox, Finley Simcox, Marci Lynn Simcox; and his siblings, Andy (Kathy) Bishop, Scott (Rosemary) Bishop, Nancy (Buck) Easter.

A Celebration of Kim’s Life will be held at Upatoi Baptist Church, 13400 Macon Road, Upatoi, Georgia 31829; it will follow the Graveside Service held at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907 on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 3:00PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Bishop family.