Cover photo for Robert Corley Bishop's Obituary
Robert Corley Bishop Profile Photo
1944 Robert 2024

Robert Corley Bishop

February 11, 1944 — June 18, 2024

Long Beach, Mississippi

Robert Corley Bishop, age 80, entered into eternal rest on June 18, 2024. His stories, wisdom, and the warmth of his presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.  

Robert Corley Bishop, fondly known as “Hard Rock”, was born to Floyd and Katherine Bishop in Pass Christian, MS, on February 11, 1944. In 1962, he graduated from Pass Christian High School, attended Gulf Coast Community College, worked at the Ingalls Shipyard for 15 years and for the United States Postal Service for 20 years. He and Betty Jo married in 1967 and raised their family in Pass Christian, MS. After his well-earned retirement, Robert enjoyed playing golf, reading a good book, trying his luck at the slot machines, and traveling to new places.  

But more than anything, Robert was a devoted husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and follower of Christ. He loved being “Pops” to his grandchildren and never passed up an opportunity to indulge his sweet tooth with some ice cream.

 Robert is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty Jo; his children, Vicki (Nate) Benard, Robbie (Stephanie) Bishop, and Jeff (Kate) Bishop; his grandchildren, Joely (Stephen) Davis, Abbie Grace, Jaden, Blake, Bryce and Amelia; and his great-grandchild, Ezra; nine brothers and sisters, Sally (Wayne) James, Floyd “Butch” (Patsy) Bishop, Harry Bishop, Pat (Sandra) Bishop, Mickey Bishop, Sue Burnett, Tim (Debbie) Bishop, Tom (Pam) Bishop, and Jeanne (Chipper) McDermott. Preceding him in peace were his parents, Floyd and Katherine. 

 Visitation will be on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 11 am – 12 pm at Holy Family Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 pm in the church. Interment will be in Live Oak Cemetery.

 The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Long Beach, is serving the family. 

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Corley Bishop, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, June 21, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass

Friday, June 21, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Interment

Friday, June 21, 2024

1:30 - 1:15 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 1717

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree