Jerry Bishop, 46, of Bay died Saturday, June 4, 2005 at the family residence in Bay of natural causes.

He was born in Trumann and had lived in pay for the past 19 years, and was formerly of Trumann. He was employed as a welder at Bilco and of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Wiley Bishop in 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Kirkland Bishop of the home; one son, Jason Bishop of the home; one daughter, Melissa Bishop of the home; his father, William "W.C." Bishop of Trumann; two brothers, Jimmy Bishop of Trumann and Larry Bishop of Bay and one grandson, Dylan Ray Bishop of Bay.

Graveside services were Monday, June 6, 2005, at Holly Springs Cemetery in Harrisburg with Bro. Bill Wiley officiating.

Active pallbearers were James Evans, Jerry Whittsett, Danny Guthrie, Ralph Guthrie, David Nelson and Rick Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Wilson, Sr. Eddie Wilson, Jr. Lee Jackson, Tommy Kirkland, Timmy Kirkland and Drew Kimery.