Howard Cleveland Bishop, 92, died November 26, 2018 and is now sleeping in Jesus. He was born March 18, 1926 in Inman, SC to Ezra and Exie (Lawrence) Bishop. A proud WWII Navy veteran, he served most of his time in North Africa. He met Mildred Bailey in a drug store in Norman, and it was look (turned love) at first sight. They were married 73 years before her death August 25, 2018. Howard worked as a sales supervisor with Bordens Dairy, retiring after 33 years. He was a huge O.U. fan, loved hunting in Colorado, and tending a vegetable garden. Preceded in death by his parents and loving wife, Mildred, survivors include his sons, Gary and wife Sue, Phil and wife Joyce; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and numerous other extended family members and friends. Viewing will be Thursday, 9am-9pm, with family present from 6-8pm at Mercer-Adams. Graveside services will be Friday, November 30, 2:00pm in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation with Family Present
Mercer-Adams Funeral Service
Thursday, November 29, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
3925 North Asbury Avenue
Bethany, Oklahoma 73008
Viewing Thursday, 9am-9pm at Mercer-Adams
Graveside Service
Resurrection Memorial Cemetery
Friday, November 30, 2018
2:00 PM
7801 N.W. Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73162