Jack Bishop (7.10.61 — 6.13.22)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and friend, Jack Bishop. Jack passed away peacefully in his sleep at AdventHealth Orlando on Monday, June 13, at 11:04am, a little under a month before his 61st birthday. We were by his side as it happened.

Jack was diagnosed with aggressive and rare stage-four cancer in August 2021. While he did not survive his cancer, he certainly did not lose to it — from his first day to his last, Jack was a fighter.

Despite doctor’s guesses, despite medical statistics, despite many close calls, Jack continuously fought back death. Through love, hope, and endless jokes, Jack embodied the words, “darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.”

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every single person who visited, contacted us, donated to his fundraiser, sent care packages, prayed for him, and so much more. All of you have truly been the light of Jack’s life.

Everything he was and everything he is, centered on uplifting those around him. In honor of his life, we ask you to focus on something you are grateful for, help someone in need, or even crack a few jokes and bring a smile to someone’s face.

We will be holding a Celebration of Life on St. Croix at a forthcoming date, once appropriate arrangements have been made. We ask for all to please allow us patience and privacy as we continue to grieve our loss.

We encourage friends and loved ones to send photos, memories, quotes, and stories of Jack. We will add these to a virtual archive and later share in a digital and/or printed format.

May Jack Rest in Everlasting Peace.

We love you so much, Dad. You will always be with us.

With love to you all,
Jean, Katherine and Julian