Kenneth Russell Bishop of Steelville, MO passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Cuba Manor at the age of 89 years, seven months and twenty-two days. He was born to the late Joseph and Vinie Bishop at Anthonies Mill, Missouri on April 23, 1921. On March 5, 1943 in Potosi, MO, he was united in marriage to Ava Walker who preceded him in death on December 7, 2009. Kenneth is survived by his four sons, David Bishop and wife Ella of Potosi, Ron Bishop and wife Rosalee of Steelville, MO, Russell Bishop and wife Linda of Cook Station, MO and Dale Bishop of Ranchester, WY; seven grandchildren, Tracy Brawley and husband Tommy, Thomas Bishop and wife Megan, Mary Corlett, Becky Bishop, Jason Bishop, Rusty Bishop and Matthew Bishop and wife Becca; nine great-grandchildren, Bailey, Ashley, Sarah, Joseph, Wyatt, R.J., Elaina, Goldie and Emma; sisters-in-law, Florence Souders and husband John of Fenton, MO, Margaret Bishop of Pevely, MO and Fairy Bryan Walker of Bourbon, MO; one brother-in-law, Ronald Harris of Leasburg, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ava; two siblings, Joseph Bishop Jr. and Ione Harris; daughter-in-law, Roberta Bishop; sister-in-law, Aileen Moutray and husband Raymond; brother-in-law, Thomas Walker and wife Betty. Kenneth was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall at Sullivan, MO. Before retiring at the age of 62, he worked for Brown Shoe Company for thirty-three years. Kenneth was a hard working family man and enjoyed gardening and spending his leisure time around the home place. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten by family, friends and neighbors. Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Elder Tim Hertel officiating. Memories were shared by son, David Bishop. Special music of "He Will Call" and "He Leadeth Me" was played. Committal prayer and burial were in the Liberty Cemetery. Honored to be casket bearers were Jason Bishop, Rusty Bishop, Thomas Bishop, Matt Gillam, Bill Harrison and Gene Kimker. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.