Harold Bishop

February 2, 1940 - November 22, 2019

Harold Junior Bishop, 79, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:50 A.M. Friday November 22, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born February 2, 1940 in Hoopeston, IL, the son of William Lee and Elsie Mae (Hurt) Bishop. He married Carol Ann Denton on September 15, 1962 in Hoopeston. She survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Sandra (Roger) Burton of Hoopeston, IL and Karen (Ken) Sweet of Hoopeston, IL; two grandchildren, Kyle Scot Sweet and Nathan Burton; one nephew, Randy Richards; and one uncle, Don Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Connie Cramer; and one nephew, Larry Richards. Harold worked at American Can Co. for 42 years until his retirement in 2001. He enjoyed fishing, playing poker, and playing on the computer. He also enjoyed doing yard work and spending time with his family. Harold proudly gave the gift of life through organ donation. Per his wishes, he will be cremated, and no services will be held.