Eugene H. Bishop, 82, of Clemson died Dec. 12, 2015. Dr. Bishop was a department chair and professor of mechanical engineering. He also served as dean for the College of Engineering. Bishop retired in 1995 with 22 years of service to Clemson and the State of South Carolina.
He received many accolades for his achievements including the Alumni Master Teacher award in 1988, the Governor’s Distinguished Professor Award in 1989, the Alumni Professor award in 1993, and the Distinguished Engineering Fellow Award from Mississippi State in 2003.
Bishop is survived by his daughter, son, grandchildren, family and friends.
A funeral service was held Dec. 15, 2015 at First Baptist Church of Clemson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Clemson, 397 College Avenue, Clemson, SC 29631, or the Cottingham Hospice House, OMH Foundation, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, SC.
