East Palestine-

Robert E. Bishop, 93, a lifelong resident of East Palestine, passed away December 9, 2021 with family by his side.

Robert was born April 13, 1928 in Triadelphia, WV, son of the late Charles and Clara Abrams Bishop.

He was a proud veteran of the US Army having served during WWII. Robert worked as a production worker for Insul in East Palestine prior to his retirement.   He enjoyed being around family, going to ballgames and watching Gunsmoke and Perry Mason.

Robert is survived by his wife of 72 years. Lucille (Allen); three sons, Robert Edward (Colleen) Bishop, Charles J. Bishop, Guy (Judy) Bishop; four daughters, Linda (Ben) Johnson, Caroline (John) Little, Peggy Sue Cunningham, Bonnie (Jerry) Peebles; 19 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Loretta Haines; son-in-law, Andrew Cunningham, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Deloras Bishop; his parents, brothers and sisters.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 11:00-1:00 at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow services at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens in New Waterford.