Robert Bishop

BELLE CHASSE, LA -- Command Master Chief Robert D. Bishop departed this earthly life Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in his home in Harvey, Louisiana. He was 64 years old.

He was born July 24, 1956, in St. Louis as the oldest of three siblings.

Rob was a 1974 graduate of Jackson High School and was part of the football team. Rob served seven years in the Marine Corps, joining in 1975. He joined the Naval Reserve unit in Cape Girardeau in 1984, and became a full-time reservist in 1986. Rob spent three years on the USS Antrim. After moving to New Orleans, he quickly excelled in rank as the command master chief of the Naval Base in New Orleans. He lived in New Orleans for more than 30 years with his loving wife, Christine; daughter, Stephanie; and son, Robert. They will all miss his presence.

Rob was widely known for his extremely outgoing and easy personality and who loved to make his family and friends laugh. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends who turned into family, or anyone who met him. He was an irreplaceable kind of person.

He was survived by his mother, Shirley of Jackson; sister, Lori of St. Peters, Missouri; and brother, John of Springfield, Missouri. A celebration of life was held Dec. 16.

Interment with military honors was at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery located at 34888 Grantham College Dr., Slidell, LA 70460.

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home in Belle Chasse.

Chief Bishop's family invites everyone to share thoughts, memories and condolences online at www.robinsonfamilyfuneralhome.com.