Words cannot describe the legend that we lost on the 11th April 2022. There was nobody like you - when Mum said no that translated to yes. I know you’re back where you want to be in sunny Barbados and don’t worry, I will be watching over Mum
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Our daily walks to and from primary school and when I got older and you weren’t ready to let me go so you would come and collect my backpack and take it home for me. I was lucky to be one of those children who always had someone watching them in an assembly - even if I had one line you’d be there front row cheering me on. I remember when I told you that nobody wanted to be my friend and you told me that you will always be mine. That has always been the case as no matter how old I got I could always turn to you. Even when you no longer recognised me I knew deep down you had my back when I told you what was going on.
You were so proud to say you worked for Transport for London on the buses and I remember all of our trips to the bus garages or taking the tube just to explore London. You introduced me to the transport industry and made sure I understood not only this is where the Bishop’s UK story began but that I acknowledged the contribution we have made as Caribbean people. I began my transport career with TfL as well and nearly nine years later I am proud to still be part of the industry. Like you would say no matter what version of events society will tell us I am a transport grandchild and nothing will change the part we have played. I proudly share with people why the industry holds such an important place in my heart as I carry the torch for my grandad.
James Bishop
Sunrise 19th April, 1935 –Sunset 11th April, 2022
BISHOP – JAMES HENDERSON, of the United Kingdom and formerly of Black Rock, St. Michael.
Son of the late Mabel Bishop. Father of Jean and Adrian Bishop (UK). Grandfather of Latoya, Stephanie, Neisha, Aaron, Leon, Tiana and Leesha. Great Grandfather of Kaylan, Nevaeh, Savannah and Kayden. Brother of the late Isabel, Carol, Sheila, Monica and Winfield. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Relative of Jeanette Rawlins (USA) and the late Michael Walcott (Barbados). Friend of Sir Rannie and many others in the UK and USA.
A Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of James Henderson Bishop will be held on Monday, May 09, 2022 at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 11:00 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:30 a.m. on Monday. Kindly note that all COVID-19 protocols will be in effect.
The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here.
Date
- May 09 2022
- Event Finished
Time
- 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: May 09 2022
- Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
- Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, Barbados