Keith C. Bishop, Jr.

HUDSON FALLS – Keith C. Bishop, Jr., 53, a longtime resident of Hudson Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2024, peacefully in his sleep.

Born March 30, 1971, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Keith and Mary (Foster) Bishop.

Keith was a 1989 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. During his high school career, Keith played baseball, soccer, and basketball. Following graduation, Keith entered the United States Army and proudly served his country for four years in Germany and Stateside.

Keith drove a school bus for the Hudson Falls School District for several years. He then went on to work for Finch & Pruyn as a truck driver. At the time of Keith’s passing, he was employed at Irving Tissue driving a Midland tractor trailer.

He was an avid Golfer and loved every minute he was able to be on the greens. He was a true outdoors man when it came to hunting, fishing, camping and nature. He was also a huge fan of NASCAR racing. Most of all, Keith loved the Buffalo Bills and a cold Bud Light. However, his greatest love was his family.

In 2002, Keith entered a free throw competition sponsored by the NY Lottery and won the local competitions which included regional and state. By winning the state competition, he was invited to Madison Square Garden to throw a basketball during half time at the NY Nicks and Philadelphia 76er’s game from half court. Low and behold he surprised everyone and made the basket. He sent Madison Square Garden into a frenzy and won a million dollars. Alan Iverson of the 76er’s went out and shook Keith’s hand. Later, Woody Allen reached out to Keith and invited him out to dinner. It was a great moment in Keith’s life that will forever be talked about.

Keith is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Mary Patricia and Neal Foster, his paternal grandparents Margaret and Chester Bishop, and his uncles Richard and Daniel Foster.

In addition to his parents, Keith is survived by his loving wife Shannon (Shafer) Bishop; his daughters, Brooke Bishop and her companion Geoffrey Fuller, and Emily Bishop and her companion Derek McFarren; his beautiful granddaughters whom he loved dearly, Aliyah, Avery, and Brinley; his sister Margaret (Donald) Weaver, and his brother, Scott (Kimberly) Bishop; and his nieces and nephews Claire, Taylor, Cheyenne, and Mason. Keith is also survived by his stepdaughters Bryanna, Antonella, and Aryanna, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, from 11 am to 1 pm at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A funeral service will take place at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 1 pm.

Rite of Committal will take place at Moss Street Cemetery, 3097 US 4, Hudson Falls, New York immediately following the funeral service.

Keith’s family would like those who own Buffalo Bill’s attire to join them in honoring Keith by wearing something Buffalo Bills.