Charles Nilwen Bishop

Charles Nilwen Bishop, age 87, of Britton, Mich. passed away on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1934 in Tecumseh, Mich., a son of the late Clyde Nilwen and Iva Lucille (Crick) Bishop. On August 27, 1955 in Onsted, Mich. he married Nancy Carolyn Swicker and they shared 66 years of marriage.

He graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1952. After graduating he started a lifelong career in farming. At the age of 84 he retired from farming. He had also worked for the ISD as a van driver for 10 years. He was a lifelong member of Grace United Methodist Church in Britton, Mich., where he served on many committees over the years.

In his later years they would go to Florida during the winter months where he always enjoyed learning new card games and at the age of 65 started playing golf. He also enjoyed talking and joking around with people wherever he was.

Besides his wife, Nancy, he is survived by children Lori (Anthony) Quinn of Birch Run, Mich., Steven Bishop of St. Augustine, Fla., and Janice (Michael) Cuthbert of Lakeville, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Becky Bishop from Pinetta, Fla.; former daughter-in-law, Doris Bishop of Adrian, Mich.; sisters, Luella (John) Rundell of Winston Salem, NC and Sharon (Gary) Hack of Hinkley, Ohio; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; aunt, Doris Bishop of Sebring, Fla.; along with nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, David Bishop, and grandsons Troy Leix and Jeff Gibbs.

A celebration of life for Charles will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church in Britton with Pastor Willie Lass officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences may be offered to the family at handlerfuneralhomes.com.