Chester Bishop Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Chester Bishop, 98, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Wellspring Health Center in Cincinnati. Born on February 9, 1921 in Pendleton County, KY, he was a son of the late Mager and Mattie Mae Cummins Bishop. For 25 years, he worked in the A & P Factory in Cincinnati, while spending many weekends tending to the family farm in Falmouth, KY. He was an active member of the Whitewater Valley Railroad for 25 years. Chester served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Quite the character, he loved his family, friends and made any gathering fun and memorable with his stories and quick wit. He is survived by one son, Ed Bishop(Vie); two daughters: Terry Hurley (the late Mike Hurley) and Julie Bishop; six grandchildren: Dawn DiVita (Francis), Tom Bishop (Terra), Ken Bishop, Chris Bishop (Molly) Jill Cunningham, Andy Hurley (Sara); ten great grandchildren: Daisy, Dylan, Cassi, Kaitlyn, Allison, Jessica, Logan, Aedan, Abel, and Norah; his best friend, Patrick McCue; and a host of extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Wykoff Bishop; a daughter, Carol Hartman; one sister, Cora Turner; and two brothers: Ernest Bishop and Stanley Bishop. Visitations will be held from 5-7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the Clepper-Kelsch Funeral Home, 2961 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209 and from 11-1 pm on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Woodhead Funeral Home, 310 W. Shelby Street, Falmouth, KY 41040 preceding the funeral service at 1 pm, with Henry Bertram and Marvin Sullivan officiating. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth, with full military honors by the Hardin-Browning Post #109. In appreciation for the wonderful care given to Chester, memorials are suggested to Queen City Hospice: 4605 Duke Drive, Suite #220, Mason, OH 45040.

Chester Bishop

February 9, 1921 - December 15, 2019