Emmett C. "Bud" Bishop passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Visitation will take place at Darby Funeral Home on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 3:00p.m. until 8:00p.m. and Friday, January 29, 2016 from 11:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 2:00p.m. from the Chapel of Darby Funeral Home. Internment will follow in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Bishop is survived by his wife Betty Bishop of Calhoun, son Tony Bishop of Woodstock, Ga., a daughter Kathy (Tim) Haley of Calhoun, sister Sara Jenkins of Fairburn, and sister-in-law Patsy Bishop of Winston. Four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in his name. The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.