Frank James Bishoff, Jr., 86 of 169 Bishoff Lane in Cascade, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, VA. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, August 4, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. Mr. Bishoff was born May 17, 1925 in Monmouth, New Jersey, son of the late Frank James Bishoff, Sr. and Hazel Bray Bishoff. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of Cascade Baptist Church. Mr. Bishoff retired from Goldston Trucking Company as their safety manager. Surviving are his wife, Joan Burch Bishoff of the home; six sons, Mark, Duane, Gary, and "Skip" Bishoff, all of Tampa, Florida, Randall Benson and wife, Patti of Cascade, VA, and Frank "Pepper" Bishoff and wife, Michelle of Greensboro; two daughters, Nancy Messer of Tallahassee, FL and Cheryl Calhouer of Tampa, Florida; numerous grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Bishoff of Toms River, New Jersey; sisters, Lois Richardson of Whiting, New Jersey and Shirley Penfield of Bossier City, Louisiana. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Dear Joan and family, So sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing.I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you.You are in our thoughts and prayers. He is now with Grandma and Grandpa,his oldest sister,Phyllis(My beloved Mom) and his precious grandchildren.No more discomfort, difficulty or worries.He lives on and you will see him again. Sincere condolences and love, Marilyn and Don Heather,Terese and Nick
Marilyn Duggan Tarantino(niece)
Dear Joan and family, So sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing.I know that this is a very difficult time for all of you.You are in our thoughts and prayers. He is now with Grandma and Grandpa,his oldest sister,Phyllis(My beloved Mom) and his precious grandchildren.No more discomfort, difficulty or worries.He lives on and you will see him again. Sincere condolences and love, Marilyn and Don Heather,Terese and Nick
Marilyn Duggan Tarantino(niece)
Joan, I am so sorry to hear about Frank. Remembering you and your family in my prayers.
Sarah Pierce
Joan, I was so sorry to hear about Franks passing. I know he meant the world to you and your family. Love and Prayers! Kim, Gary and Reid Thompson
Kim Thompson
Dear Joan and Family, My brother Frank was my hero growing up and I can't say how much I loved him. He took such care of me, mowing extra lawns so I could go to the movie with him, riding me on the cross bar of his bike, saving me one day of each of his leaves from the Navy to spend together...words can't express. It was me who was with him when he was nearly burned to death as a kid, me who ran for my grandfather Bishoff "Daddy-Dad" who rolled him in the dirt to put out the fire...I really want to be there for him but to fly in and be so far away still...Know you will have a houseful and all in all doesn't make sense. I just hope he's with Mom and Dad and Phyl now, and in a much better place even though all of us will miss him always. Shirley
Shirley Bishoff Penfield
Dear Joan, Me again, sorry, as you read above, all I seem to be thinking of is how I will miss him, but it goes without saying that all of you will too, and, of course, he'll be with his beloved grandchildren, too, but never having known them I sometimes momentarily forget. God bless you all at this saddest of times. Shirley
Shirley Bishoff Penfield
Sorry, made the message all about me and my feelings at the moment, but I do know and understand about the rest of you so I hope you know I pray he's with the grandchildren, too, and that I'm thinking of all of you who love him, too. I send sincere sympathy to all, and specail thanks to Patti for letting me know of this. Shirley
Shirley Scott Penfield
Frank was a great person, loved him the minute we met him. Our prayers and love go to you and all your wonderful family. Take care my sweet friend and I hope to see you soon. Love, Dottie, Eric, Michelle, Cherryl, Eric John, Cynthia, and Mary Beller.
Dottie Marlan
Pepper and family, Our sincere condolences are sent to you and your family during this time. May God shower you with his blessings.
Frank and Leola Meador
Joan, I was saddened to learn of Frank's passing. May God give you comfort and strength. Love, June
June Hill
Joan, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Deidra
Deidra Watkins Jones
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