Bob Bishop

Robert Dale “Bob” Bishop, 68, of Mayview, Missouri, formerly of Holt, Missouri passed away peacefully January 2, 2024 with his family at his side. Bob was born March 4,1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Helen Green and George Adam Bishop, both of whom preceded him in death. Bob, “The Bob”, Bad Bogie Bob, was a philosopher, a guru and an irreplaceable fount of knowledge that simply referred to himself as an “itinerant maintenance man”. Despite his humble nature, those whose lives he touched knew he was so much more than he was willing to admit. Prior to settling down, Bob traveled the United States on his wit and his thumb, hopped trains and had amazing adventures and conversations. On July 29, 1978 he married his soulmate, Marty Bishop who also preceded him in death. Bob was best known for being a brilliant mechanic and electrician who took many under his wing along the way to share as much knowledge as he could. Bob and Marty started and ran a successful industrial maintenance business, Bishop IMA, from 1993-2013. After “retiring” he ran an industrial maintenance consulting business. Bob left an indelible mark across the globe on all those whose lives he touched. He was the best GDGD to his grandchildren, who were fortunate enough to have known and loved him. He was so much to so many, and everything to his family. Bob is survived by two children, Genesis (Bishop) Stone and husband Jeramie, and Kristiana Bishop and wife Tiffany; five grandchildren, Hunter Stone, Derrian Bishop, Ash Stone, Marton Bishop and Stormy Stone; brothers; George Albert Bishop and Jim Bishop; six nieces and nephews and a number of other relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers, Cordie Lee Bishop, Melinda Bishop, Tony Bishop and Everett Bishop. No service is to be held, according to his wishes, however a farewell gathering (TBA) will be held prior to releasing his and his wife’s ashes in the Redwood Forest. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home. Obituary submitted by the family.

Bob Bishop

March 4, 1955 - January 2, 2024