Gerald Leroy Bishop, age 80, of French Lick, Indiana (formerly of Benton Harbor, Michigan) entered into eternal rest on August 11th, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.
He was born on August 2nd, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan to Cecil and Helen Bishop.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and (8) Brothers and Sisters.
He started Pleasure Pools in 1959 in Benton Harbor, Michigan and continued to grow his business throughout the United States through the years.
He is survived by:
Wife Carol Bishop Benton Harbor, Michigan
(3) Sons Jeff Bishop Portland, Tennessee
Kevin Bishop Benton Harbor, Michigan
Tim Bishop Unionville, Michigan
(1) Daughter Jill Borg Moberly, Missouri
(1) Sister Sharon Dukes French Lick, Indiana
(7) Grandchildren Several Great-Grandchildren
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the T.L Pinnick Mortuary Chapel, 785 S. Bears Bend Road, French Lick, Indiana 47432. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Timothy G. Bishop will officiate.
Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 W. State Rd. 56, French Lick, Indiana. 47432. Condolences may be made on our Facebook page at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home or at our website â www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.