Richard Dean “Ricky” Bishop Feb 27, 2023 Feb 27, 2023 Updated Mar 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Richard Dean “Ricky” Bishop, 71, of Southport passed away on February 21, 2023.Ricky was born March 24, 1951 in Jacksonville, Florida, son of the late Robert Nelson Bishop and Sarah Trego Bishop. He was a veteran of the US Navy.Survivors include his son, Joshua Raine Bishop (Callie Jo McDuffy); and grandchildren, Baron Joseph Storme Bishop and Lily Sloan Bishop. A service will be held at The Mullet in Southport on March 4, at 5 p.m.Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com for the Bishop family.Peacock - Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport, North Carolina. To plant a tree in memory of Richard Bishop as a living tribute, please visit Tribute Store. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Armed Forces Letters to the Editor Shame on them Try conservation Not on the list Featured Businesses Margaret Rudd Rentals 210 Country Club Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 +1(800)733-5213 Website Ginger Harper Real Estate Group +1(910)457-6713 Website Southport Realty +1(910)457-7676 Website Remax Website Dosher Memorial Hospital +1(910)457-3800 Website Ward Mini Storage +1(910)457-5477 Website Ken Keegan Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage Find a local business Local Events Join us on social! thestateportpilot Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram Sample the e-Pilot State Port Pilot To view a sample e-Edition click the image on the left. Most Popular St. James residents not happy with wellhead plan revisions Paid beach parking begins April 1 – no fooling Island's 106-room hotel project gets green light Southport fears impact of state housing bills Dixie Youth Baseball honors Medlin, Gangarossa