Born in Catawba County on July 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Andy and Viola Young Pope.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister and 3 brothers.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church and was retired from 45 years of service at Drexel Furniture as a supervisor.
He is survived by his wife Brenda Falls Pope of the home; a daughter Lisa Pope Kiziah and husband Clinton of Hickory; granddaughters Amanda Harrington of Hickory and Emily Kiziah of Hickory; great granddaughter Peyton Harrington of Hickory; great grandson Colt Harrington of Hickory and a sister Ann Varnadoe and husband Jimmy of Hickory.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10:30am at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bob Dockery and Pastor Dennis Pitts officiating.
Mr. Pope will lie in state for 30 minutes prior to service. The family will receive friends after the funeral service. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Central Baptist Church, 201 US Hwy 70 SW, Hildebran, NC 28637.
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