Mr. Joseph Mark Bishop
August 31, 1960 - January 29, 2021
Celebration of Life Joseph Mark Bishop affectionately called “Slug” of 1004 Union Blvd. ended the journey of life on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Union Medical Center after an extended illness. Mark was the third child of the late Robert Joe and Frances Gilliam- Bishop. Mark was born on August 31,1960 in Union County, South Carolina. He graduated from Union County High School Class of . Before his health failed, he was employed with United Merchants, Carolina Downs, and Little Cricket. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church where he sang in the choir. Mark loved to sing and he would always sing “Always and Forever!” He would always let everyone know that he loved them. Mark touched many lives and had many friends. Mark was preceded in death in addition to his parents, one brother, Michael Lorenzo Bishop, and one sister, Barbara Ophelia Bishop. He leaves to cherish fond memories: Three sisters; Linda Gilliam (Calvin Payton), Jacqueline (Hillard) Stevens, and Betty (Ralph) Woodard. Special nieces and nephews, a God daughter, Jasimine Phillips. A special friend, Ms. Patricia Tanner, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 4, 20 21 from noon until 6:00 P.M. at Divine Mortuary . Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 5, 2021 at New Chapel A.M.E. Church 249 Bird Street, Union, SC. at 1:00 P.M. Professional arrangements entrusted to Divine Mortuary Union, SC.
Celebration of Life Joseph Mark Bishop affectionately called “Slug” of 1004 Union Blvd. ended the journey of life on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Union Medical Center after an extended illness. Mark was the third child of the late... View Obituary & Service Information