Ricky Brian Bishop

Mr. Ricky Brian Bishop, 54, of Ararat, VA, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016, at UNC Chapel Hill. He was born October 17, 1962, in Surry County. Ricky was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family and the Lord. He was a 1981 graduate of Patrick County High School. Showing his love to help others, he became a volunteer with the Ararat Rescue Squad, serving for eight years, and was trained in one of the first groups of shock trauma before going back to school to advance his career in medicine. He graduated from Surry Community College in 1997 with an Associate of Science degree in nursing. He was employed at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital for several years. Ricky appreciated the outdoors where he enjoyed fishing, camping, working in the garden or just spending time with the family. He had a passion for woodworking, building and creating many beautiful pieces. He was a faithful member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Claudville, VA. Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sharon Montgomery Bishop; a daughter and son-in-law, Kimberley and Travis Weddle; a son, Michael Brian Bishop; a granddaughter that was the apple of his eye, Arwen Weddle; his mom and dad, Richard and Verlie Marshall Bishop; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Kent Collins and Tracy and Pete Rockwell; and a brother and sister-in-law, Frankie and Andrea Bishop. Ricky was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie and Velma Bishop and Cannie and Lottie Marshall. The funeral service will be held Sunday, December 4, 2016, at 2:00 PM at Bethel Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Barry Clement officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Sunday from 12:30 until the time of the service. Ricky will be greatly missed by everyone. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the Ararat Volunteer Rescue Squad, the ED staff at Northern Hospital of Surry County, Surry County EMS, and UNC Chapel Hill Medical Hospital for the wonderful care and kindness shown to Ricky and the entire family. A special thank you is extended to Dr. Francis O’Brien at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for the great care over the years. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorials to Sharon Bishop, 767 Jar Lane, Ararat, VA 24053, to assist with Ricky’s medical expenses.

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