James Thomas Bishop, age 54 of Richmond, passed from this life on September 19, 2016.  He is survived by his mother Betty Deane of Jetersville, stepfather Bradley Deane, brothers Robert and Douglas Bishop, and sisters Lisa Powers and Judy Borkey.  He was predeceased by his father Robert Allen Bishop.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday September 23 at the Hillsman-Hix Funeral Home, 16409 Court St. in Amelia, VA with interment in Rennie Memorial Cemetery, 6720 Dennisville Road, Amelia, VA.  The family will receive friends Friday from 11AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.