1926
Ray
2009
Ray Leon Pope
June 20, 1926 — October 19, 2009
POPE
Inman, SC
Ray Leon Pope
Mr. Ray Leon Pope, 83, of 891 Turpin Rd. Inman passed away Monday, October 19th, 2009 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.
Mr. Pope was born in Gramling, SC on June 20, 1926, the son of the late Leon and Lucille (Edwards) Pope and was the husband of Betty (Woodfin) Pope.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Tim Pope and wife Susan of Spartanburg, 1 sister: Mary Marlow of Inman, 2 grandsons: Adam Pope of Kansas City, MO and Will Pope of Spartanburg. He was predeceased by a son: Mark Woodfin Pope.
He retired from Southern Bell after 39 years service, was a member of Gramling United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Anne Fryga Sunday School Class who will serve as Honorary Escort and served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. After retirement Mr Pope enjoyed fruit tree farming, gardening and playing golf.
The family is at the home and will receive friends Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 PM at Gramling United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Funeral services will be held at Gramling United Methodist Church, at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21 st, with Rev Ben Herlong and Rev Will Brown officiating.
Burial will be in Gramling United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gramling United Methodist Church, PO Box 58, Gramling, SC 29348 or Alzheimers Association, Spartanburg Branch, 901 S Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
www.seawright-funeralhome.com
Inman, SC
Ray Leon Pope
Mr. Ray Leon Pope, 83, of 891 Turpin Rd. Inman passed away Monday, October 19th, 2009 at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC.
Mr. Pope was born in Gramling, SC on June 20, 1926, the son of the late Leon and Lucille (Edwards) Pope and was the husband of Betty (Woodfin) Pope.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Tim Pope and wife Susan of Spartanburg, 1 sister: Mary Marlow of Inman, 2 grandsons: Adam Pope of Kansas City, MO and Will Pope of Spartanburg. He was predeceased by a son: Mark Woodfin Pope.
He retired from Southern Bell after 39 years service, was a member of Gramling United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Anne Fryga Sunday School Class who will serve as Honorary Escort and served in the U.S. Navy in WW II. After retirement Mr Pope enjoyed fruit tree farming, gardening and playing golf.
The family is at the home and will receive friends Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 PM at Gramling United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Funeral services will be held at Gramling United Methodist Church, at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21 st, with Rev Ben Herlong and Rev Will Brown officiating.
Burial will be in Gramling United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gramling United Methodist Church, PO Box 58, Gramling, SC 29348 or Alzheimers Association, Spartanburg Branch, 901 S Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302.
Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
www.seawright-funeralhome.com
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