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In loving memory, Dennis “Lil buck” Earl Bishop Jr., 55 passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 26, 2026. He was a lifetime member of McKenney Volunteer Fire Department. Dennis was preceded in death by his dad, Dennis E. Bishop. He is survived by his mom, Connie Bishop, sister, Wanda Townsend, brother, Scottie Maitland (Kim); his nieces and nephew, Mary Townsend (Scott), Brittany, Samantha, Heather (Hunter), Zack, Krista; great nieces and nephews, Kasey. Leah, Andrew, Weston, Bryce, Holden, Huntleigh, Brittany C., Mackenzie and Brianna.
A special thanks to Betty and Ronnie Goad, Tammy and Margaret “Memaw” Bishop. Funeral arrangements will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to McKenney-Dinwiddie Fire and EMS and the National Liver Foundation. Arrangements are by the Joseph McMillian Funeral Home, 1826 Cox Rd., Blackstone, VA 23824.
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