Clyde Howell "Hal" Bishop was born on May 10, 1945 at Tampa, Florida the son of Clyde Howell and Mary Bob Bishop and passed away on June 16, 2025 at Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 80 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Cheryl Stelk.

Hal is survived by his wife, Gloria Bishop, whom he was united in marriage to on November 23, 1974 at Camp Springs, Maryland, two daughters Victoria Berry (Glen) of Hannibal, Missouri and Monica Bishop of Marquand, Missouri, and two grandchildren Alexander Berry and Sophia Berry.

Hal attended the Marquand First Baptist Church and  proudly served 21 years active duty in the United States Air Force. His tenure included 2 tours in Vietnam. Following his tours he served as a presidential flight steward before retiring as a medic.