Creek Indian Nation - OBIT:  George Bishop
Creek Citizens from across Creek Nation

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   OKbits File Muscogee Nation News
   Creek citizens from across Creek Nation 
   
   BISHOP
   OKMULGEE - George BISHOP was born May 25, 1911, in Okmulgee. He died
   October 2, 1993. Funeral services were officiated by Rev. F.R. French
   on October 7 at the Kelly Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Perry BEAVER,
   Homer COOPER, Tyler BROWN, Jason BISHOP, Terry COOPER, Bobby
   HARRELSON, Howard CANADA, and Brian CANADA. Interment was at the
   Okmulgee Cemetery.
   He had had a long career as an independent oil producer. He started as
   a roustabout at age 18 and was employed with Phillips Petroleum,
   Okmulgee refinery for 30 years and retired as a supervisor for
   Oklahoma City Refining Company.
   He was the son of John William and Liza BISHOP, both deceased. He was
   married to Bonnie GROSS on July 20, 1930, in Okemah. She preceded him
   in death. His survivors include his son, Larry G. BISHOP of Jenks; his
   daughters, Barbara GRAHAM of Independence, LA, Glenda BISHOP of
   Okmulgee, and Dee J. BISHOP of Cocoa, FL; 10 grandchildren, 12 great
   grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.