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Funeral services set for Florida trooper killed in line of duty

Funeral services set for Florida trooper killed in line of duty
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LAKE CITY, Fla. (WTXL) - Funeral services are set tomorrow for a Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant who was killed in the line of duty on Saturday.

The Lake City Police Department says that the services for Florida Highway Patrol Master Sergeant William T. Bishop are set for 11 a.m. on Friday at Christ Central Ministries located at 217 SW Dyal Ave in Lake City.

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles says Sgt. Bishop was killed on the side on I-75 near the Alachua/Columbia County line when a car failed to move over.

Lake City PD have warned residents to expect delays on US 90 & US 41 due to the funeral procession. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be considered to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis Foundation National Office at 1355 Peachtree St NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309.