Michael Wade Bishop
March 3, 1958 – November 5, 2025
Michael Wade Bishop, 67, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Beckley, WV, on March 3, 1958, Mike was the beloved son of the late Elmer Wade & Bonnie June Bishop.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and rock, Pamela Bishop. He was a devoted father to sons, Benjamin (Amy) of St. Augustine, FL; Jordan (Allison) of Fair Haven, NJ; & Bob Welch of Lake Mary, FL. Mike was most affectionately known as “Kingfish” to his six grandchildren, Allie, Maggie, Dean, Lane, Patrick & Connor. He is also survived by his siblings, Bonnie Wooten (Raymond), Steven Bishop (Wanda) and Rick Bishop (Leigh Ann), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he all adored.
A highly respected attorney, Mike was a founding partner of labor & employment firm, Edwards, Ballard, Bishop, Sturm, Clark & Keim, P.A., established in 1990 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2004, Ford & Harrison LLP would acquire EBB, and Mike helped usher intheir labor & employment practice in the Carolinas. He would move on to serve as senior counsel for 17 years at Hospital Corporations of America (HCA) in Nashville, Tennessee, where he retired in 2024. Nashville was not only home to Mike & Pam but served as a relished map dot for our families to convene. Mike loved Music City and took great pride in being a resident.
While his professional accomplishments were something to be admired, Mike was most proud of his family and the legacy to be continued by his grandchildren. He loved his wife Pam dearly, having recently celebrated 18 beautiful years of marriage. The two of them, along with their pups (Frankie & Angus), have been air & road warriors over the years and cherished traversing between grandkids in Florida & New Jersey through retirement. Mike was devoted to each capacity & title he carried, leaving a lasting example for which his children are eternally grateful.
Mike retired 14 short months ago and an oft-used adage of his was, “Go for it, it’s later than you think.” He will be desperately missed by his family, but comfort is found in our Christian faith and knowing he is surrounded by the endless love of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a date to be announced.
The Bishops request those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Mike’s favorite charity, Donate Life.
<h3>Jefferson Scott Wadsworth
Oct. 2, 1968 - Oct. 21, 2025</h3>
Jefferson Wadsworth of Sun City Center, FL, was born in Buffalo, NY, to Jeffrey and Donna (Forrester). He died at age 57 from a year-long battle with Laryngeal Cancer. He is survived by both parents; step-father, Steve Hebrank; step-mother, Mary LaPiana; brother, Allan; nephew, David; son, Joshua; and step-daughter, Alyssa. He was blessed with countless Wadsworth and Hebrank family of Buffalo, NY, and Wimauma, FL.
Respectively, Jeff will be remembered for his love of God, family and friends. We are thankful for having shared his life.
A gathering will be held at First Baptist Church of East Bay, 10102 Old Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL 33578, on Nov. 15, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., under the care of Pastor Tim, who will be speaking at 7 p.m. for prayers and remembrance. Interment of ashes by family at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1250 E. College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570, for future visitation, will occur after Dec. 1, 2025.
Born in Beckley, WV, on March 3, 1958, Mike was the beloved son of the late Elmer Wade & Bonnie June Bishop.
Mike is survived by his loving wife and rock, Pamela Bishop. He was a devoted father to sons, Benjamin (Amy) of St. Augustine, FL; Jordan (Allison) of Fair Haven, NJ; & Bob Welch of Lake Mary, FL. Mike was most affectionately known as “Kingfish” to his six grandchildren, Allie, Maggie, Dean, Lane, Patrick & Connor. He is also survived by his siblings, Bonnie Wooten (Raymond), Steven Bishop (Wanda) and Rick Bishop (Leigh Ann), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins whom he all adored.
A highly respected attorney, Mike was a founding partner of labor & employment firm, Edwards, Ballard, Bishop, Sturm, Clark & Keim, P.A., established in 1990 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2004, Ford & Harrison LLP would acquire EBB, and Mike helped usher intheir labor & employment practice in the Carolinas. He would move on to serve as senior counsel for 17 years at Hospital Corporations of America (HCA) in Nashville, Tennessee, where he retired in 2024. Nashville was not only home to Mike & Pam but served as a relished map dot for our families to convene. Mike loved Music City and took great pride in being a resident.
While his professional accomplishments were something to be admired, Mike was most proud of his family and the legacy to be continued by his grandchildren. He loved his wife Pam dearly, having recently celebrated 18 beautiful years of marriage. The two of them, along with their pups (Frankie & Angus), have been air & road warriors over the years and cherished traversing between grandkids in Florida & New Jersey through retirement. Mike was devoted to each capacity & title he carried, leaving a lasting example for which his children are eternally grateful.
Mike retired 14 short months ago and an oft-used adage of his was, “Go for it, it’s later than you think.” He will be desperately missed by his family, but comfort is found in our Christian faith and knowing he is surrounded by the endless love of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
A celebration of life will be held by the family at a date to be announced.
The Bishops request those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Mike’s favorite charity, Donate Life.
<h3>Jefferson Scott Wadsworth
Oct. 2, 1968 - Oct. 21, 2025</h3>
Jefferson Wadsworth of Sun City Center, FL, was born in Buffalo, NY, to Jeffrey and Donna (Forrester). He died at age 57 from a year-long battle with Laryngeal Cancer. He is survived by both parents; step-father, Steve Hebrank; step-mother, Mary LaPiana; brother, Allan; nephew, David; son, Joshua; and step-daughter, Alyssa. He was blessed with countless Wadsworth and Hebrank family of Buffalo, NY, and Wimauma, FL.
Respectively, Jeff will be remembered for his love of God, family and friends. We are thankful for having shared his life.
A gathering will be held at First Baptist Church of East Bay, 10102 Old Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL 33578, on Nov. 15, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m., under the care of Pastor Tim, who will be speaking at 7 p.m. for prayers and remembrance. Interment of ashes by family at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1250 E. College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570, for future visitation, will occur after Dec. 1, 2025.