Hilton Oris Bishop Jr.

Goldsboro – Hilton Oris Bishop, Jr., age 80, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends.  Born in Nash County, NC on December 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Hilton Oris “Red” Bishop, Sr. and Mattie Archbell Anderson Bishop.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Celia Bishop Whitehead; his brother-in-law, William Robert “Bob” Jones; and his nephew, Ethan Jones.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Oris retired as a Chief Master Sergeant following 30 years of dedicated and loyal service.  During his time in service, he was stationed in various countries overseas such as in the United Kingdom, Okinawa, and the Aleutian Islands amongst others in addition to other USAF bases within the United States.   Throughout his time in service, Oris earned a number of decorations, medals, and citations such as the Meritorious Service Medal with 2 devices, Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 devices, Air Force Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal with 7 devices, both the Air Force Overseas Short and Long Tour Ribbons, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 6 devices, and the National Defense Service Medal with 1 device in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, just to name a few.  He was a past member of the Enfield United Methodist Church and was attending the Freedom Baptist Church in Goldsboro.  A true believer in giving back to his community, Oris was a past volunteer with Meals on Wheels in both Kinston and Goldsboro in addition to being a past member of the Goldsboro Lion’s Club.  A devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and good friend to many, Oris will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Oris is survived by his daughter, Angie Bishop MacKinnon (Matthew); his grandson, Greyson MacKinnon; his sister, Linda Bishop Jones; his nieces, Draughn Whitehead Arbona (Tony) and Paige Edwards (Patrick); his great nieces and nephews, Sebastian, Lyra, Boyd, Ida Belle, Fielding, and Hucksley; his daughter and son in love, Karin and Bill Savage and family; his feline fur-friend, Charlie; and many dear extended family members and good friends.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Oris’s life will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 10:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Jonathan Smith officiating.  Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be following the graveside services at the home of Wayne and Suzann Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Oris’s name to the Safe Haven for Cats organization, 8431-137 Garvey Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616 or by visiting www.safehavenforcats.org.

The family would especially like to thank the caring and dedicated staff at Navion of Goldsboro for their love and support throughout this difficult time.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.  You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.