Frank Allen Bishop was born March 22, 1948. He was the second of ten children born to Laura and Joseph Bishop Sr. of Louisville, Kentucky. It was at the Westport High School branch of the U.S. Air Force Civil Air Patrol that his love for flying was cultivated. After High School graduation he immediately tested and was accepted into the Army Flight training program. As an Army Helicopter Pilot and Warrant Officer he willfully risked his life for his country in Vietnam. After being shot down three times he sustained near fatal injuries resulting in 7 months of rehabilitation in a full body cast. But the Hand of God was on his life. The injuries took the strength from his legs, but could not touch his enduring spirit. Frank insisted on walking again, working again, and living. He astounded the doctors, regained his strength and, went on to have a flourishing career with Texaco and Tulsa Transit. In his spare time he enjoyed sharing his wisdom and experience with the younger generation. As an accomplished pilot, marksman and mechanic extraordinaire it was nothing for him to build Kit Cars and help others with their Kit Cars.
Preceding Frank in death: Wives Barbara Bishop, and Joye Bishop, his mother Laura McGruder Bishop, and his father Joseph Bishop Sr. He leaves to celebrate his life and legacy: His loving wife, Tenetia Bishop, his three daughters and one son: Laurie Miles of Dallas, TX; Danielle Carter of Atlanta, GA; Shantavia Henderson of Tulsa Oklahoma; Jeremiah Henderson of Atlanta, GA. One sister-in-law: Helen Smith and brother-in-law Larry Shoals both of Tulsa, OK. Nine grandchildren: Ali, Armani and Ashton Miles, Aubrey Carter, Sean Price II, Cameron Hertt, Aniyah Mathews, Jace Henderson, and Jarah Henderson. Nine brothers and sisters: Joseph Bishop Jr. (Karen) of Omaha, NE; Laura Walsh of Louisville, KY; Donna Trowell of Louisville, KY; Fred Bishop (Janet) of Louisville, KY; Mary Payne (Mike) of Louisville, KY; Shirley Hunt of Louisville, KY; Warren Bishop of Flagstaff, AZ; Janet Bishop and Nancy Bishop of Louisville, KY. His Uncles Augustus Bishop (Barbara) of Louisville, KY and Rudolph Smith of Oklahoma City, OK, Aunts Alice Strothers and Yvonne Davis of Oklahoma City, OK and Arvella Tate of Compton, CA.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, Kit Car Club Family and friends.
Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Moore's Southlawn, 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK. Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Moore's Southlawn Chapel. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233