On Friday, August 19, 2016. Father of Judine Slaughter, Barbara Marbury (Ruben) and Gardner L. Bishop, III. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Aaron, Hannah, Krista, Soraya, Bryanna and Ah''zari, one great grandchild, Alana, and a host of other relatives and friends. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the family-owned BEALL FUNERAL HOME, 6512 NW Crain Hwy. (Rte. 3 South), Bowie, MD, with a Memorial Service at 2 p.m.