James Wesley Bishop was born in Evergreen, Alabama, on August 1, 1914, to James Cecil Bishop and Katie Overstreet Bishop. He was a member of Karnack Baptist Church for over 80 years. He served as a Sunday School teacher, and as a deacon. Mr. Bishop passed away March 17, 2015. Mr. Bishop married Evelyn Watson on March 3, 1934. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2011. J.W. retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1979. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and gardening. Gardening was his first love as a hobby. He was happiest when he was in his garden with a hoe in his hand. He loved to give his vegetables to his friends and neighbors. He and Evelyn also froze vegetables to enjoy all winter. J.W. was preceded in death by his parents, James Cecil and Katie Overstreet Bishop; 3 sisters, Vergilee Bishop Oddy, Francis Bishop Jackson and Lucile Bishop; 3 brothers, Charles Bishop, George Bishop and Calvin Bishop; and a brother-in-law, Tullis Watson. J.W. is survived by his daughter, Betty Bishop Taylor and her husband Bob Taylor; his son, Cecil Bishop; a brother, Oscar Bishop and his wife Barbara; a sister-in-law, Sylvia Wisdom Bishop who is 98; brother-in-law, Robert Bland; sister-in-law, Hazel Watson Bland; 4 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 14 nieces and nephews; 30 great nieces and nephews; and 1 great-great nephew.