McKinley Clark Bishop, 80, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 in Harrodsburg. He was the husband of Freda Carroll Portwood Bishop. They were wed on September 20, 1969 and enjoyed 54 years of marriage together. McKinley was born December 10, 1943 in Manchester, Kentucky to the late Walter and Dora Carmack Bishop. He retired from his career with IBM, and loved farming and operating his saw mill. He served 1 term as the Mayor of Butlerville, Ohio, alongside his wife who served as first lady and clerk of court. During his term, he started a police department to serve the community. He had earned the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, where his two enlistments totaled a span of 7 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He also co-founded the Full Gospel Minister's Association of America, which had 140 minister over 7 countries. While on the mission field, he once traveled over 10,000 miles for the baptism of 3 people. Most importantly, McKinley was a devoted husband and father.
Survivors Include:
Wife of 54 years, Freda Carroll Portwood Bishop
Daughter, Sharon (Michael) Oakes, Sister, Jane Campbell, 6 Grandchildren, Caressa Oakes Underwood, Hannah Oakes, Shala Brooks, Nevaeh Oakes, Colton Oakes, and Roy Oakes
4 Great Grandchildren, Leah Murphy, Rae Lynn Oakes, Hunter Potter, and Dessie Pumphrey
As well as several nieces & nephews
He was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Dora Carmack Bishop
Siblings, Albert Bishop, Elsie Haney, Vera Adkins, Walter Bishop, Jr., Jeanne Mason, Jim Bishop, and Bruce Bishop
Public Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:30PM on Wednesday. February 28, 2024 at McKnight Funeral Home Chapel.
A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at the Lancaster Cemetery Chapel in Lancaster, Kentucky with Bro. Stephen VanHook officiating. Military Funeral & Burial Honors will be presented by The Caswell Saufley American Legion Post # 18 of Stanford, Kentucky.
Pallbearers Include: Walter Campbell, Mike Mason, Dave Mason, Jeff Adkins, Jimmy McQueen, Jamie McQueen, and Jacob McQueen
Honorary Pallbearers Include: Danny Day, Floyd Mason, and Ben Wolfe
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to support World Missions in memory of McKinley C. Bishop
