Thomas Ray Bishop, 78, of Du Quoin, passed away at 12:00 A.M., Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his residence.
Tom had been owner and operator of Rank and File Lounge for thirty years. He was a coal miner for over twenty years at Captain Mine and Streamline Mine of Arch Coal Company. He had worked for John Hoskins Drilling before working at the mines. Tom also worked on his uncle Loren's farm, at Mangin's Marathon and at Associated Lumber in Carbondale. He was of the Protestant faith. Tom was a member of UMWA and was the Unemployment Coordinator for UMWA. He also was a board member of UMWA District 12 for four years. Tom had served as President, Secretary, and Treasurer of Streamline Local #7333.
He was born April 13, 1943 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Archie Clifford and Hazel Ruth (Biggs) Bishop.
He married Susan Ann Furlow on January 11, 1997 at Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, one son - Bart Bishop of Du Quoin, one sister - JoAnn Kyes of Du Quoin, one brother - Charles Bishop of Du Quoin, special nephew - Keith Furlow, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, great great nephews and his dog - Sassy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother - Richard Bishop and three infant brothers including Clifford and Robert.
Funeral services will be at Noon, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Tim Smith officiating.
Friends may call from 10A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home.