James Edgar Bishop

James Edgar Bishop, 67, of Sioux City died suddenly Thursday, May 17, 2007, at his residence.

The body was cremated. Memorial visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Condolences may be sent online to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

James was born April 15, 1940, in Sioux City, the son of Edgar Simon and Anna Marie (Rassmussen) Bishop. He graduated from Central High School in 1958.

He married Jana Michener in 1967 at Sioux City. James was a lifetime resident of Sioux City except for four years when he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a truck driver for Bekins until his retirement in 2003.

James enjoyed reading, music and writing poems. He also liked to watch golf and movies.

Survivors include his mother, Anna Marie Bishop of Sioux City; a son, James Allan Bishop of Sioux City; two sisters, Marian and her husband, Donald Mann and Betty Foster, all of Sioux City; and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Foster.