Robert John “Bob” Bishop

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Robert John “Bob” Bishop

Dec. 19, 1963 - Nov. 9, 2024

MANHATTAN, Kan. - Robert John “Bob” Bishop, age 60 of Manhattan, died Nov. 9, 2024, while vacationing in El Salvador.

He was born on Dec. 19, 1963, in Elgin, Ill., the son of Derry and Elaine Bishop. In 1969, they moved to Oberlin, Kan., where he grew up along with his three siblings, and attended Decatur Community High School.

In 1988, he moved to Manhattan, and in 1996, he married Joey Davidson. While together, they welcomed two children, Riley and McKenzi.

Bob worked in sales most of his career, working at Little Apple Cars in Manhattan for the past twelve years. He loved God, restoring old cars, exercising on the weekend, writing poetry, and was a world champion arm wrestler.

He is survived by his two children, Riley Holland and McKenzi Bishop; three grandchildren; one brother, Derry Bishop; two sisters, Jodie Bailey and Terese Vontz; his partner, Aida Zelada and her daughter, Marielissa Zelada, and his dog, Jet.

He was preceded in death by his son, Adam Cooper, and his parents, Derry and Elaine Bishop.

Memorial services held Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ , Manhattan, Kan.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held in Oberlin, Kan. at a later date.