Thomas Wayne Bishop, age 71, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at James H. Quillen VAMC. He was born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, a son of the late Leslie Gale and Reda Blanche Lyons Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Bishop; and two sisters, Janice Smith and Ann Morris.
Thomas was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. During his time of service he received the following decorations and citations; NDSM, ARCOM, SPS M-14, 1 OS BAR, SPS M-10, VSM, and VCM. He was of the Baptist faith and was a self-employed mechanic.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan Bishop; his three children, Shea Bishop and wife Peggy, Jimmy Bishop and wife Debbie, and Dawn VanCor and husband Marc; two brothers, Charles Bishop and wife Carolyn, and Buddy Bishop and wife Barbara; 14 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Monte Vista Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Scott Street officiating. Committal Service and Interment will be held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Military honors will be rendered by Boone Dam VFW Post #4933. Pallbearers will be his three children, and James Markland, James A. Bishop, Billy Bishop, Shea Bishop, and Shawn Mullins.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the VA Nursing staff on 2nd Floor for all their love and care that was shown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Arrangements especially for Mr. Thomas Wayne Bishop and his family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.
