Joseph Bishop

Mr. Joseph Riley Bishop, November 7, 1927 - December 26, 2011, was born in Lewisburg, Alabama and later made his permanent home in Hoover, Alabama. After serving two years in the U.S. Navy as an Air Traffic Controller, he accepted a supervisory position with U.S. Steel and worked for the company for 35 years. At the close of the Fairfield Works, he accepted a position with Ball Metal Decorating and was with them for seven years. After taking early retirement from Ball Metal, he enjoyed many years living on the Warrior River. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife, Claire Davis Bishop, his children, Cathy B. Gibson, Cindy L. Bishop, Susan L. Hecht, Joey C. Bishop (Rebecca), six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, sister Ellen B. Fenn and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. followed by graveside services at 2:00 p.m. Currie-Jefferson Memorial Gardens, 2701 John Hawkins Parkway, Hoover, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brother Bryan Mission.