Birth date: Oct 22, 1943 Death date: Apr 11, 2024
Jack Darrow Bishop, age 80, of Greenland, Arkansas passed away Thursday April 11, 2024 in Springdale. He was born October 22, 1943 in Stephenville, Texas to Otto H. Bishop and Linnie G. Fenn Bishop. Jack married Linda J. Tomlinson Read Obituary
I only know the two that Jack has left behind for a little while. That would be Linda and son and x- neighbor John. John was a great neighbor! Robert and I just loved him. I remember a day when Jack was visiting John. Well he found a CAT on John’s bed! Yes it was one of our barn cats. John would let Pete in to his place once in awhile so I guess the cat slipped by Jack!
So Sorry. Know you have heard it but Jack and Jarrell were the only ones that took me deer hunting. I got a deer but neither of them did.
Linda and family: We were so sad to read this news. Please know we send our deepest condolences.
Jack was a pretty regular fixture at the house when I was growing up. More so after Daddy passed away. He would “swing by” pretty often.
We had a large family that had a large driveway and in the driveway there was a big old virgin growth oak tree. A lot of my crew just referred to it as The Tree. Many an adventure began and ended under that tree and a lot of warm bologna sandwiches were eaten in its shade. But eventually the old tree got sick. Mom of course finally called Jack to come and evaluate it and he had to give us the sad news. The old tree had to go. Mom turned and walked away, I started crying. Then I felt Jack’s big strong hand on my shoulder. He said Matt, for every one that we have to cut down the good Lord gives us two more. I looked up at him and saw his smile and the tears stopped and I was at peace.
I’ve seldom told this story. Maybe I was saving it for now. I don’t know. What I do know is every time I pass by our old house I see the hump where that tree use to stand and I remember that day and those words and I smile. It always has reminded me of Jack and always will.
Thank you for that day and so many others Jack. And may you rest in peace.
One of the first things I knew about Jack was the dear sausage he made every year for years! And how much Matt loved getting a shared of it to savor. Also, if I heard it once I imagine I heard it a couple hundreds of times how much Joe Tomlinson thought of Jack Bishop and that Joe Tomlinson had keen discernment! I'm praying for you and your family Linda during this difficult time! ♥️. Joy Tomlinson
