Mark S Bishop, age 77, of Riverside, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He grew up in Roanoke, Virginia and attended William Fleming High School. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eurilla Bishop. Mark is survived by his 5 children, Mark Stephen Bishop II (Jill), Randall Scott Bishop (Becky), Chris Bishop (Keri), Darren Bishop (Mary) and Amanda Bishop Jacobs (Jarrett). Mark is survived by his grandchildren, Randall, Mackenzie, Emily, Evan, Emma, Brady, Cole, Bryce, Tyler, Mallory, Riley, Brelynn, Darla, Jared, Eli and Skylar. Mark is survived by his 12 great grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters, Nancy Atkins, Alma "Tootie" Hayhurst, brother, Richard Bishop. Mark is also survived by his special friend Lucy Loar.
Mark worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad from February 1966 through February 2001. He retired at an early age and became a collector of railroad memorabilia and other antiques. He spent his remaining days surrounded by his loved ones.