Joel Bishop

Wood River:

Joel Bishop, 42, passed away at 12pm on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was born on December 12, 1981, in Kirkwood, Missouri, the son of Randy and Cheryl (Gilmour) Bishop of Wood River. In addition to his parents, Joel is survived by his son: Jordan Bishop of Staunton, a daughter: Christina Bishop of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, a sister: Katie Bishop of Hartford, a nephew: Kai Walker of Hartford, his grandma: Nora Gilmour of Roxana, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Joel was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served as a Seabee from 2001 to 2009. He then served in the Navy Reserves. He loved fishing and camping.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Robert Gilmour, Lloyd and Norma Bishop.

In celebration of his life, memorial visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Private inurnment will be at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project and will be accepted at the funeral home.