Billy Wayne Bishop

Billy Wayne Bishop, 81, of Plumerville, AR, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in Conway, AR. Bill was born on September 23, 1944, in Dallas, TX, to Herman Eldean and Mary Louise Gillispie Bishop. He graduated from Plumerville High School and was a faithful member of Portland Missionary Baptist Church. Bill was a hardworking man who could always be found on a tractor, fixing things, or helping his many family and friends. He had a long career with Arkansas Kraft, working in the mill for many years. Bill was a loving and devoted family man. For many years, he coached Little League Baseball in Morrilton. He met his soulmate, Barbara, in 1961, and they had a loving and fulfilling marriage for 63 years. Bill loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren very much. He loved to play golf and hunt. The highlight of his golf game was the hole-in-one he made one time at the Morrilton Country Club. He spent many years hunting with his son and grandchildren. He was an avid Razorbacks fan, and he particularly enjoyed watching the basketball teams play. He played cards daily for many years with his brother-in-law, Gary Smith, and dear friend, Jimmy Don Garrett. He cherished those relationships very much. Billy loved to travel to Branson and watch the shows. Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughter Tammy (Harry) Wiles, son Terry, his grandchildren Greg (Kellie) Bishop, Josh (Ainslee) Murph, Chris (Angela) Bishop, Phil (Rachel) Bishop, and Corey (Elianet) Readnour, his great-grandchildren Ryker, Hunter, Declan, Cypress, Atticus, Emyrelia, Darcy, and baby Murph, his sister-in-law Linda Smith, his brother-in-law Tommy Hubbard, his brother-in-law Timmy (Connie) Hubbard, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Herman Eldean and Mary Louise Bishop; his brothers, Jim and Johnny Bishop; his sister, Barbara Davis; his daughter-in-law, Charlotte Bishop; his brother-in-law, Paul Hubbard; his brother-in-law, Gary Smith; and his sister-in-law, Mary Hubbard. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2026, at Harris Chapel with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at the Plumerville Cemetery with Bro. David Bishop and Bro. Lonnie Edwards officiating. Pallbearers will be Greg Bishop, Chris Bishop, Phillip Bishop, Josh Murph, Corey Readnour, and Ryker Bishop. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jimmy Don Garrett.

Billy Wayne Bishop

September 23, 1944 - December 28, 2025