5100 Interstate 30 (at US-69), Greenville, TX 75402
David Pope, obituary portrait — Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

DavidPope

Passed Away On July 21, 2011
At Age 55 years
Resident of Greenville, UT
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David Pope, 55, of Greenville passed away peacefully at his home July 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.  Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Vansickle Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Ratliff and Rev. Benny Chaffin officiating.  Interment will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Saturday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.

 

David was born in Greenville on February 20, 1956 to James Ray and Mary Faith (McMurtry) Pope.  On May 17, 1989, David married Joy Lynne Puryear in Greenville. He was a member of Vansickle Baptist Church. David owned and operated David Pope Produce, a successful trucking business for more than 20 years. 

 

David believed in working hard, but he loved to laugh.  He would entertain family and friends by telling stories.  He loved his business and put his heart into his work.  More than anything, David loved his family.  One of his favorite pastimes was stock car racing.

 

Survivors include his wife of Greenville; two sons John David Pope and wife Chrystal of Wills Point and Dustin Pope of Greenville; one daughter Julie Diane Orona and husband Chris of Bedford; mother of Wichita Falls; sister Jena Lagerfeld of Burkburnett; four grandchildren John Michael and Addison Kate Pope, and Braden Steele and Aubrey Catherine Orona; and nephews Brad, Scott, Justin, and Jasen Puryear and David Erik Gonzalez.

 

He was preceded in death by his father; brother Johnny Mac Pope; nephew Cody Mac Podzemny and grandparents Almon T. and Ollie Pearl Pope and Lee and Nonnie Mac McMurtry.

 

Pallbearers will be Tim Puryear, Tommy Lee, Jerry Isabell, Ricky Lynch, Mark McClendon and Jay McClendon.

 

Memorials may be made to Vansickle Baptist Church, 2181 CR 2246, Greenville, TX   75402.

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Services

Visitation

Coker-Mathews Funeral Home

5100 Interstate 30

Greenville, TX, 75402

July 23, 2011

4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Service

Funeral Service

Vansickle Baptist Church

2181 CR 2246

Greenville, TX, 75402

July 24, 2011

2:00 PM

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Interment

Memoryland Memorial Park

808 Jack Finney Blvd. (FM 1570)

Greenville, TX, 75402

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Condolences (40)

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lonnie wade nevada, TX August 2, 2011
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Teresa Castle King, NC July 29, 2011
"David was a awesome man. I remember him from our school days!! My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. RIP David!! Always loved and never forgotten."
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Beverly Edwards Gadient Dallas, TX July 26, 2011
"I have the best memories of David! I know you miss him, and I can understand why; he was always so much fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Joy, and with your children."
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