William C. Bishop, 90, of Ona, died December 30, 2010 at DeSoto Memorial Hospital. He was born June 5, 1920 in Benham, Kentucky, and came to Hardee County from Virginia forty years ago.
He was a member of Limestone Baptist Church. He was E-7 retired, U.S. Navy, and had been employed by Peace River Electric Coop. as a meter reader.
Survivors include three daughters, Pricilla Wadell of Oklahoma City, OK, Alicia Hampton (Bill) of Antlers, OK, and Pam Bishop of Ona; one sister, Jean Sergeant of Kingsport, TN; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at Friendship Chapel, Zolfo Springs, on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jack White officiating. Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Burial with Military Honors follows at Friendship Cemetery.