Albert Bishop

SFC(R) Albert Thomas (Tom) Bishop, 74, of Petersburg passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Southside Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late John and Edna McClain Bishop and was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Ross and Frances Hannah. Mr. Bishop retired from the United States Army with 20 years of service. He was a Life member of the Petersburg American Legion Post #2, a long time member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #882, and the Harley Owners Group H.O.G.. He is survived by his wife, Virginia (Ginny) Bishop; daughters, Amanda Bishop and Christina (Tina) Taylor; grandchildren, Michael Bishop and Ashleigh Taylor; sister, Juanita Faye Stroubs of Falmouth, Kentucky; brothers, Cecil Bishop of Hamilton, Ohio and Kenneth Bishop of Falmouth, Kentucky. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 151 W. Washington Street, Petersburg with Fr. Steven Antes, Celebrant. Interment Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church.