Jerry Lee "Pop" Bishop
November 13, 1937 – June 22, 2025

Jerry Lee "Pop" Bishop passed away at home in Harrietts Bluff, GA on June 22, 2025.
He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife, Lucy Patricia Pruett "PatPat" Bishop at his
side. The last 15 years, dementia took his life on a pathway that was a tragic part of not
only his life, but the lives of his family and friends. Pop entered the gates of heaven and
is now whole again. He joins his granddaughter, Linsey Rae Bishop (Kye and Deborah).
Mr. Bishop is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Hazel Bishop; his sister,
Nadine Reddick (Hulon); brothers, Bill Bishop and Doyle Bishop (Alice) and nephews
Ed Reddick (Jackie) Steve Bishop, Dale Bishop and niece Donna Kay Bishop; and son-
in law, Paul Michael Dugger.

Jerry was born on November 13, 1937, in Rector, Arkansas. He graduated from high
school where he participated in sports and FFA. He went to Arkansas State University
earning a bachelor's and master's degree in education.

Jerry and Pat began their love affair in the first grade. He wrote her one of many love
notes when they were 6 years old and they just celebrated their 70 th wedding
anniversary on February 18, 2025. They have 3 children, Dr. Gail Bishop Dugger, Jerry
Kip Bishop, and Patrick Kye Bishop (Deborah Chastain Bishop); grandchildren, Branyon
Michael Dugger (Gail), Linsey Rae Bishop (Kye/Deborah), Kyler Chastain Bishop (Ciara
Mercer Bishop); great grandchildren Bryan Thomas Dugger (Branyon), Wyatt Lee
Dugger (Branyon), Kaelan Mercer Bishop (Kyler/Ciara), and Krew Chastain Bishop
(Kyler/Ciara). He also leaves behind nephews Larry Bishop, Dennis Bishop and nieces
Gayla Bishop, Denise Bishop King, along with grand and great-grand nieces and
nephews.

Jerry was an educator and coach in the DeSoto County School System (Arcadia, FL).
From the classroom he went on to be the Director of Vocational and Adult Education in
both Desoto County and Nassau County (Fernandina Beach, FL). He retired in 1997.
Pop enjoyed and took great pride in his green thumb. His yard and gardens through the
years brought a smile to his face and to the Bluff neighbors. One of his plants that's still
producing was given to him by an uncle in 1964!

He loved basketball and fishing. He coached basketball at Desoto County High School.
However, his love of fishing with his family and friends trumped all else. Between John
Gambrell and George Latimer, many whoppers and tall tales entertained us through the
years. Also, as PatPat recalls, being on any body of water fishing is how Pop bonded
with his sons, Kip and Kye.

Jerry's love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ led him to serve as a deacon at Arcadia
Baptist Church. He also served as a Methodist Lay Minister for three years at Pine
Level Methodist Church when the beloved pastor, Reverand Gerald Taylor, passed away.

Jerry's ashes will be spread among his favorite fishing places by his immediate family
and friends in a private ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to your church or Samaritan's Purse in memory
of Jerry Lee "Pop" Bishop.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.