Edward Travis “Dick” Pope, 85, passed away on February 27, 2014. He was born in Warren County, NC on May 15, 1928 to the late Joseph Drake Pope and Janet Delbridge Pope. Dick attended Campbell College where he played football. He served 4 years in the US Navy. For over 30 years, he worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles. Dick was a representative for SEANC for several years. He served as President of the Falls of the Neuse Chapter of Quail Unlimited and the North Carolina Quail Unlimited State Council. He was an avid bird hunter and bird dog trainer.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Mohorn Pope; children, Jan Pope Williford and husband, Steve, Edla Pope Prevette and husband, Jimmy, and Len Pope and partner, Gina Harrington; grandsons, Ashton Pope and wife, Itzel, Zach Prevette, Parker Williford, and Adam Prevette; and great grandson, Matthew Pope.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Kirk of Kildaire, 200 High Meadow Drive, Cary, NC 27511. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Littleton, NC.
Condolences may sent to the family through: www.brownwynnecary.com
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