John Elden Bishop, Jr., 75, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born on July 1, 1945 in Hancock, MD to the late John Elden Bishop, Sr. and Thelma Lashley Bishop. John was a 1963 graduate of North Hagerstown High School. Following graduation, he worked at the Washington County Sheriffs Department under Sheriff Charles Price. John went on to work as a Correctional Officer at MCI for 27 years before his retirement. John was an avid hunter and a member of the Mercersburg Sportsman Association, and a lifetime member of the Funkstown Rod and Gun Club, the National Rifle Association, and the Williamsport Redmen Tribe 84, and a member of the Sons of the Legion at Funkstown Post 211. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Klein. John is survived by his wife, Denise Bishop, his daughter, Whitney Bishop, his grandson, Brooks, his nephew who he raised, Brandon Mowery, his brother, Richard W. Bishop, his nephews, Chris, Matthew, Andrew, Rick, and Aaron, and his brother-in-law, Dennis J. Mowery and his wife, Teri. Family and friends are welcomed for a graveside memorial service on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 1:00pm at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 17636 West Washington Street in Hagerstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.