Richard "Doug" Bishop
March 21, 1926 - May 4, 2022
Richard “Doug” Bishop, 96 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born on March 21, 1926, in Cedar Key, Florida to Richard Hilda and Lillian Robinson Bishop. Doug was a lifelong resident of Cedar Key and the Gainesville area. He loved to fish off the gulf where he spent many fun times with his family and friends. He was an avid Gator fan for over 50 years and A Bull Gator. A building contractor by trade, and owner of Pinewood Properties a family-owned and operated business. In earlier years he loved to travel in their motor home with his beloved wife Pam and tailgate at Gator Games. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Pam, son; Greg Bishop, and daughter; Donna Eiland. He is survived by his daughter; Sande Hunter, sister; Laura Jean Delaino, grandchildren; James, Tyler, Kirk, Tarra, Clayton, Erin, and Kendylle, as well as 4 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Doug’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Williams-Thomas Westarea 823 N.W. 143rd Street Newberry, FL. with Dr. Dan Johnson as officiant. Interment will follow at Cedar Key Cemetery, Cedar Key, Fl. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Doug’s honor to Community Hospice at www.communityhospice.com
Richard “Doug” Bishop, 96 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was born on March 21, 1926, in Cedar Key, Florida to Richard Hilda and Lillian Robinson Bishop. Doug was a lifelong... View Obituary & Service Information