John Eric Bishop

John Eric Bishop, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered into rest Sunday, April 19, 2020.

John has left behind his mother, Minette Hafford; stepfather, Kelly Cochran; children, Jemma (7), Jackson (3), and Jayce (1); siblings, Curtis Fouts (David Turnbow), Larry Rushing, Stephanie Tinker (Justin), and Brittany Hafford (Zach Smith); stepsisters, Kellie Goodrich (Bruce) and Andrea Reeves (James); Granny Randi; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

John joined his grandparents Janet Adams and Joseph Voirol in Heaven.

John was born on July 19, 1983.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Air Force. His experience with machines in the military led him to become a crane operator at McCoy’s Scrap Processing Co.

John’s three children were at the center of his life. He enjoyed tea parties with Jemma, wrestling with Jackson, and cuddling with Jayce. Along with having fun with his kids, John’s hobbies included making people laugh, worshipping the Lord and fishing.

John’s celebration of life will be July 18, 2020 at Northpoint Nazarene. Everyone is welcome to come and share memories of John.  His body will be laid to rest at the Woodlawn Cemetery next to his Grandma Janet.

Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.fowlersullivanfuneralhome.com