David Pope Obituary David Earl Pope, Sr. August 6, 1958 - January 4, 2014 Newsoms - David Earl Pope, Sr., 55, passed away January 4, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born August 6, 1958 in Franklin. David Earl was an avid race car driver, hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He was a person with a big, caring heart for helping people any way he could, even when he was fighting his battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Junius "Kingfish" Pope. Left to cherish his memory is his faithful wife of 31 years, Sherry Pope; son, David Earl "Boo Boo" Pope, Jr.; mother, Charlotte Rasnak; two sisters, Kathy Darden (Hunter) and Robin Powell (Edwin); brother, Dale Henry Pope (Debbie); very special In laws, Gloria and Wayne Vick and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church, Newsoms Hunt Club, Bronco Rod and Gun Club and the Wild Turkey Federation. The funeral service will be at 2 PM Wednesday, January 8, at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home and suggest in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newsoms Hunt Club, c/o David Nurney, 25223 Meherrin Road, Capron, VA 23829 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org David Pope Obituary (1958 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2369675 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/david-pope-obituary?id16374113 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/david-earl-pope-newsoms-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary David Earl Pope, Sr. passed away on 4 January 2014 at the age of 55. He was an avid race car driver, hunter, fisherman, and gardener, remembered for his caring heart and dedication to helping others. He is survived by his wife, son, mother, siblings, and extended family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services David Earl Pope, Sr. had a funeral service on 8 January 2014 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. He was buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Newsoms. The family received friends on the evening prior to the service. ### The Edited Obituary David Earl Pope, Sr. 6 August 1958 - 4 January 2014 Newsoms - David Earl Pope, Sr., 55, passed away 4 January 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born 6 August 1958 in Franklin. David Earl was an avid race car driver, hunter, fisherman, and gardener. He was a person with a big, caring heart for helping people any way he could, even when he was fighting his battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Junius "Kingfish" Pope. Left to cherish his memory is his faithful wife of 31 years, Sherry Pope; son, David Earl "Boo Boo" Pope, Jr.; mother, Charlotte Rasnak; two sisters, Kathy Darden (Hunter) and Robin Powell (Edwin); brother, Dale Henry Pope (Debbie); very special in-laws, Gloria and Wayne Vick, and many nieces and nephews. He was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church, Newsoms Hunt Club, Bronco Rod and Gun Club, and the Wild Turkey Federation. The funeral service will be at 2 PM Wednesday, 8 January, at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery, Newsoms. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 PM Tuesday at the funeral home and suggest in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Newsoms Hunt Club, c/o David Nurney, 25223 Meherrin Road, Capron, VA 23829, or the American Cancer Society, c/o Kathy Worrell, 717 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org David Pope Obituary (1958 - 2014) - Franklin, VA - ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | David Earl Pope, Sr. | |---------|-------------------------| | Age | 55 years | | Birth | 6 August 1958; Franklin | | Death | 4 January 2014; Newsoms | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------|-------------| | David Earl Pope, Sr. | Decedent | Newsoms, VA | | Sherry Pope | Spouse | Newsoms, VA | | Charlotte Rasnak | Parent | | David Earl Boo Boo Pope, Jr. | Child | | Kathy Darden | Sister | | Robin Powell | Sister | | Dale Henry Pope | Brother | | Gloria Vick | In-law | | Wayne Vick | In-law | ### Other Relevant Information 1. David Earl Pope, Sr. was born on 6 August 1958 in Franklin, VA. 2. He passed away on 4 January 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. 3. David was an avid race car driver, hunter, fisherman, and gardener. 4. He was known for his big, caring heart and dedication to helping others, even while battling cancer. 5. David was a member of Newsoms Baptist Church, Newsoms Hunt Club, Bronco Rod and Gun Club, and the Wild Turkey Federation.