Chauncey R. Bishop Jr.

May 27, 1925 - January 10, 2018

Chauncey R. Bishop Jr. formerly of Watervliet died on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at Countryside Nursing Home in South Haven. Services celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 30, at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in Benton Township. The visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fairplain Chapel. Cremation has taken place and burial of the ashes will be at Crystal Springs Cemetery where military rites will be conducted. Memorials may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Please share memories, messages or photos at www.florin.net. Chauncey was born on May 27, 1925, in Benton Harbor, to Chauncey and Evelyn (Russell) Bishop Sr. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Chauncey was a member of the former VFW Post 1137 in Benton Harbor. He worked for over 20 years at the Watervliet Paper Mill in production. Chauncey retired from there in 1987. In his spare time, Chauncey, known as "Bish" to most of his friends and family, loved old western movies and music. He enjoyed playing his guitar and singing along. His other hobbies included taking photos and making home movies. At every family event, he would be seen carrying his film or video camera. His family includes his sons, Rick (Ellen) Bishop of Gainesville, Fla., and Dave (Cathy) Bishop of Gainesville, Fla.; his grandson, Kyle Bishop of Alachua, Fla.; his granddaughter, Taylor Bishop of Gainesville, Fla.; his former wife, Frances H. Bishop and Frances' daughter, Beth (Mike) Smith, both of Urbana, Ill. Preceding him in death were his parents, and his son, Gary Bishop.