James Ray Bishop
James Bishop Obituary
Jimmy Ray Bishop, 91 of Irvington, VA passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. He served in the Coast Guard, was a barber and retired as Chief Custodian of Baltimore County Board of Education for 30 years.
Jimmy was a member of the White Stone Methodist Church and a member of the Methodist Men’s group. You could find him early on Sunday mornings opening the church preparing for services.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Donna Hawthorne Bishop, stepchildren Kenneth Hawthorne (Tammy) of Irvington and Dana Arnold of Chesterfield, VA; grandchildren Kenneth Hugh Hawthorne and Bethany Arnold; great-grandchildren Bianca Dallas and Amina Arnold. He is also survived by his sister Betty Mullen of California and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock, VA. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
A graveside Service will take place at Queens Meadows Point Cemetery in Keyser, WV on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:30 am with the Reverend Wayne Gosnell officiating.
Local Arrangements have been entrusted to Markwood Funeral Home.
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