Brooks Bishop Jr.
A native of Port Arthur, he lived most of his life in the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Texas. His thirty-nine year professional career at Gulf States Utilities Company consisted of residential and commercial sales and marketing, system marketing and training, development of energy conservation programs, and the promotion of the greater use of electricity. Also, he was known for creating and marketing his famous “Bishop Burgers” and Big Dipper Ice Cream” at the South Texas State Fair. Brooks had a sharp mind for facts, a passion for music and its history, and a keen sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his wife of forty-six years, Anna Mae; and his parents, J. Brooks “Pat” Bishop, Sr. and Irene Bishop.
Mr. Bishop is survived by his three children, Vikki Lowrey and her husband Jim of Kountze, Karen Pfeiffer and her husband Dennis of Kingwood, and J. Brooks Bishop III and his wife Sallie of Mansfield. He also is remembered fondly by his six grandchildren, Curtis Lowrey of Pflugerville, Heather Taylor of Lumberton, Eric and Madison Pfeiffer of Kingwood, J. Brooks “Jay” Bishop IV of Dallas, and Nacole Cassidy of Rapid City, South Dakota. Also left to cherish his memory are six great grandchildren; his life-long friend and dancing partner, Dessie McBride of Atascosita; and numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Beaumont followed by interment at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, July 5, 2010 at Broussard’s.
Memorial contributions may be made to Harbor Hospice Foundation, 2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77706.