April 28, 2025, 85, Goldsboro —

H. Ray Bishop, 85, passed away at his home Monday morning, April 28, 2025.  Ray had been a life-long resident of the Scott’s Store community near Mount Olive.  In his early years, he was a painter, but changed career paths and joined Scott and Jones, Inc. where he excelled as a welder, metal fabricator, and millwright.  In his retirement years, he enjoyed making custom stainless steel grills.

Mr. Bishop is survived by his two children and their spouses, Lori Ann Bishop Whitted and Ormond Whitted, Jr.., and Tony Ray Bishop and Robin Britt Bishop, all of the Mount Olive area; his dear lady companion, Jo Deal, also of Mount Ollive; a sister, Mary Rose Brock of Georgia; three grandsons, Graham Whitted and wife, Amber Lawrence Whitted, Cody Ray Whitted, and Anthony Ray Bishop; five great-grandsons, Avery, Taylor, Rowen, Luke , and Devon Whitted; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Brogden Bishop; his parents, Herman and Julia Rhodes Bishop; and eight of his siblings, Chancey “Bud” Bishop, Doris B. Carrell, Athalene B. Jones, Hubert Bishop, Hillburn Bishop, Haylon Bishop, Ruth B. Houston, and Marie B. Andrews.

Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in Maplewood Cemetery in Mount Olive to remember Ray’s life.  Officiating will be the Rev. Mark S. Hobbs, and Mr. Phillip Waters will share special thoughts.  For those wishing to make a memorial gift, please consider Cure for the Colors, c/o Southeastern Cancer Center, 203 Cox Blvd., Goldsboro N C 27534.