Paul Leslie Bishop
May 5, 1954 - March 27, 2019

Paul Leslie Bishop, 64, of Norfolk, VA died peacefully Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019, in Chesapeake, VA. He was born on May 5, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA to Elbert Muncie Bishop and the late Minnie Estelle Whitehurst Bishop. Paul graduated in 1972 from Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, VA. He then began his career in federal civil service with the Apprentice Program for Electronics Shop 67 at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. In 1980 he took a position with NAVSEACENLANT where, until he retired in 2009, he provided worldwide support for the Phalanx Close-in Weapon System as an Electronics Technician.

Paul loved being on the water. In his earlier years he enjoyed waterskiing, surfing, and sailing catamarans. Later years found him competitively racing his 29’ sailboat, Leisure Seizure, and fishing.

On land Paul was an avid golfer, and could be found most days at Ocean View Golf Course, or driving around Tidewater, VA in his car with license plate ‘PD2PLAY’.

Paul is survived by his father Elbert Muncie Bishop of Coinjock, NC; his sister, Jackie Cross of Chesapeake, VA; his brother, Larry Bishop (Christine) of Virginia Beach, VA; nieces Kelly Barry (Howard), Carrie Cochran, and Meghan Bishop-Cunningham (Rory); nephews Kevin Cochran, and Michael Bishop; and 10 grandnieces and grandnephews. He is also survived by his close friend Celeste Hiller of Chesapeake, VA, his close friend Steve Holland of Buxton, NC, and many other family and friends.

On April 7, 2019 at 2 PM a memorial service will be held at H. D. Oliver Chapel, 1416 Cedar Rd. Chesapeake, VA 23322 after which family and friends are invited to a celebration of Paul’s life at the home of Celeste Hiller, 608 Saber Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23322 until 6:00 PM.

Memorial donations may be made in Paul’s honor to a charity of one’s choice.

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Paul Leslie Bishop, 64, of Norfolk, VA died peacefully Wednesday evening, March 27, 2019, in Chesapeake, VA. He was born on May 5, 1954 in Portsmouth, VA to Elbert Muncie Bishop and the late Minnie Estelle Whitehurst Bishop. Paul graduated in 1972 from Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, VA. He then began his career…

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Jamie Sadler left a message on August 30, 2020:
Dear Paul Bishop Family and Friends, I was an Electronics Apprentice with Paul for several years - Norfolk Naval Shipyard Apprentice School . Paul was a wonderful friend during those years. I was recently married at that time and we had only one car for a while. I would meet Paul early each workday and climb aboard his Yamaha. He was masterful, agile and serious about properly executing difficult maneuvers with me weighing him down in back! I never got a single scratch. Such support was very helpful to me. Paul always accomplished things in a clear, perfect manner. He was very precise. I am saddened to know he is gone from us and wish I had tried to find him sooner. Thank you for such a memorable and effective human being. Love, Jamie H. Sadler Camarillo, California
Gabriella Roussos left a message on April 5, 2019:
Larry, we will offer a mass for your brother as soon as Louis is back from his Toronto work trip. Cancer is not easy on anyone and even when we know our time is near, we, nor loved ones are not always ready to let go. But when pain dominates one’s life, it is reassuring to know Paul is finally free from all pain. Prayers his way for a speedy path to heaven and for you and those family and friends surviving the loss of Minnie Estelle and Paul
Valois Payne (and family) left a message on April 5, 2019:
Paul Bishop’s Family and Loved Ones, We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. We remember so we’ll hanging out with long-time, good friends at the fish amp in NC. and Paul riding by waving from his boat! Valois and the Payne’s
Wanda Henderson left a message on April 4, 2019:
Paul was a wonderful fun loving man. He loved his summer days/nights with friends and family. It has been a while that I have seen him but some people never leave your thoughts. He will be missed but is now is such a better place.
Lynn Altom left a message on April 4, 2019:
Paul was a godsend to my mother and brother. For reasons that suited all of them, Paul went to live with his Aunt Marie and cousin Jay at a time in their lives when his presence was a gift. I will be forever grateful to him and his generous spirit for the time and companionship that he gave to them. We will miss him.
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