Obituary of A. Grayson Bishop

A. Grayson Bishop (Age 90) On 20 July 2014 in McLean VA, Grayson Bishop, the loving and faithful husband of Laura Bishop for 65 years; caring and generous father of six; beloved grandfather of nine. He was the president of Bishop Equipment Company (a fourth-generation family business), the employees of which he cared for as family for over 50 years. A revered sports coach of hundreds of girls, he was also a WWII veteran, serving in the 424th Regiment, 106th Infantry Division and receiving a battlefield-commission to 2nd Lt during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a stalwart parishioner at Saint James Catholic Church, a benefactor of all in need; a loyal friend, consummate gentleman, son of peace, son of God. Friends received 2-4 and 6-9 PM on Monday, July 28 at Advent Funeral Services, 7211 Lee Hwy, Falls Church VA 22046. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St James Catholic Church, 905 Park Ave, Falls Church on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Interment St James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to IHM Sisters, Saint James School or the Little Sisters of the Poor. A reception will be heldin Monsignor Heller Auditorium (adjacent to Saint James Catholic Church) immediately following the burial.