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MILLARD E. POPE Jr.

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Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, Inc. - Silver Spring

500 University Blvd. West

Silver Spring, Maryland

MILLARD POPE Obituary

MILLARD EDWARD POPE, JR. (Age 62)
On Friday, April 11, 2014 of Silver Spring, MD. For over 40 years Eddie worked at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Peggy Pope; father of Kimberlee Ann Lett and William Edward Pope; grandfather of Alexander Pope and Annabelle Lett; brother of Lea Meyer, Patty Slagle, Linda Grubbs and Don Pope; son-in-law of William Hrindac; father-in-law of Andrew Lett and Meghan Pope. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. where Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 17, at 9 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross at: www.redcross.orgwww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 13, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for MILLARD POPE

28 Entries

Jean Foster

April 17, 2014

Eddie was the most kind and humble man. He knew so much and was so good at teaching a newbie in the OR without making you feel stupid or like you didn't belong. I am so grateful to have benefited from his guidance and feel blessed to have known him. My condolences to his family.

Charles Sellars

April 16, 2014

We are all blessed to have known Eddie. He had a singular wit that was unique, original, and refreshing. It was the way he smiled when he was about to say something funny. You might as well laugh bcuz it was guaranteed to bring you cheer. Some of our best conversations came when talking about golf. Eddie loved Golf!! May The Lord bless you with the best 18 holes ever! I will never forget you!! Rest in peace Mr. Eddie Pope!

April 16, 2014

Dear Kim and family:
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Debbie Streeton

Marloes van der Velden

April 16, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family, friends and colleagues

William Hrindac

April 15, 2014

Many of those sending their condolences have referred to Ed as kind,generous,always willing to help, and a loving family man. He was certainly all of those things which together capture the essence of his character and personality. I was happy and proud to have him as a son in law and the family he help shape. Also, he was a friend. He is missed. Bill Hrindac

diane douyou

April 15, 2014

you were kind, touching, with a distinct sense of humor. you will be missed. your family will be kept in my prayers.

Doreen McGill

April 15, 2014

Peggy and family,

Please accept my condolences. I waso sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pia Rena

April 15, 2014

I have know Eddie since I started working at Suburban Hospital. I remember clearly how proud and happy he was when the first grandchild was born. I am deeply saddened by his passing. He will be missed by many.

April Ofiaza

April 15, 2014

I worked with Eddie at Suburban hospital for over 5 years and he made the days bright. Such a warm caring man with a witty sense of humor. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren and talked about them often. He was such a wonderful co-worker and a truly good person. I will miss him dearly. Watch over us from up there Mr. Pope.

Marilyn E

April 15, 2014

You will be missed,shine bright in heaven Eddie!

Tanisha Hansell

April 15, 2014

Eddie was a great guy! He taught me how to scrub total joint cases. He will be missed.
My sincere condolences to The Family.

Richard Davis

April 14, 2014

Sudden death brings sadness and heartbreak but also remembrance of long ago times of happiness and youth. So now hearing of the death of my first cousin “Little Edward” Pope makes me very sad for his family and his friends but allows me to remember those times of our youth so many years ago-maybe 40 or more. Of course, “Little Edward” was called “Little Edward” because there was a “Big Edward”-his father and my uncle Edward Pope. Uncle Edward was the son of William and Fannie Roberts Pope of Route 1, Coats, North Carolina who lived their lives on the farm where they raised ten children. Uncle Edward was one of those ten children who left the farm to find a new life “up north” as our Grandfather Pope would say. To those of us, left behind, we were in awe of his exotic new life in “Washington, D.C.” Please understand that to us anyplace north of Richmond and south of Baltimore is “Washington, D.C.”. And when Uncle Edward would come to visit us “down south” there would always be a new face in the car. First Aunt Katie Lea as his wife and then his “exotic children”-Lea, Pat, Faye, “Little Edward” and Donnie. Years passed and then Uncle Edward brought his wife and three of his children, Faye, Edward, and Donnie back “home” to the farm of his parents on Route 1, Coats, N.C. after their deaths. It was a time of renewal for those of us who had known our “cousins” only as visitors from “up north” because now they were with their family. Those were the magical years of our youth. We were a family-a large family-once again. And remembering those days I quickly see the face of my cousin “Little Edward” with that natural wide smile and charm of someone who was different. When Edward spoke to you, you felt his sincerity and his kindness and suddenly the world just felt better. I will never forget that smile and the love that it radiate to everyone he met. Edward was one of those people we would come to call “solid” as we grew older. That is how we choose to label those among us who are true to their heart and soul and at peace with the world around them. Edward did not chase life-he quietly became a joyous part of it. I admired Edward. He had no need nor desire of exaggeration. He was truly his own person-a “solid” person and knowing thatt allows me to share the sadness of his brother Donnie and his sisters Lea, Pat and Faye in losing such an inspiring and loving brother but to also understand the sadness of his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren now left in a world made sadder by his sudden departure. But I can truly say to these loved ones that your life was blessed by having that smile and kindness a part of your lives for so many good and beautiful years. Richard Davis, Grandson of William and Fannie Roberts Pope, Son of Martin and Wilma Pope Davis, and First Cousin to “Little Edward”. Peace be with all of you.

Sue Engle

April 14, 2014

During my years at Suburban Hospital I have had the honor of working with Eddie. He was a great surgical technician and he was a pleasure to work with. Eddie was so very proud of his family and would eagerly share grandkids stories. He loved his family so much. Blessings and comfort to you. I will miss Eddie and always remember him.

Suzanne Roberts

April 14, 2014

My thoughts are with all of you as you go through this difficult period. Cherish the fond memories all of you have of Ed. I did not know him well, but treasure the memory of Thanksgiving @ Kim's a few years ago when Ed was there and the many laughs we had. Again, my thoughts are with all of you today and as the days move forward. He will always be with you. My love to all of you, Suzanne Roberts, Ed's cousin

April 14, 2014

Dear Peggy, Kim, Will, Patty & Jim, Linda, Lea & Donny. I am so sad at Ed's passing & I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. It would have been wonderful if Ed could have come to NC as he was planning & we could have spent some time together. I did not know him as well as I would have liked, but I remember some good times in Frederick & NC (baseball with him & Ed, Sr.). He was so very kind & generous. I am proud to have known him & even prouder to be a relative. It is my wish that he is riding a bike in Heaven, with no pain at all.
Love & prayers to all.
Aunt Becky

Jaana Fairfax

April 14, 2014

Eddie was great coworker for many years, he will be missed. So sorry to hear these news.

Andy Lamm

April 14, 2014

You will be missed Cuz but know you're in a better place. Love, Andy

Andy Lamm

April 14, 2014

To Little Edward's Family, especially his immediate Family and Donnie. I am Little Edward's First Cousin on the Pope side. My Mom Jean and Big Edward were Brother and Sister. I have just learned about his passing. I'm so sorry. I wish I could be there but due to my own health problems, I will not be able to attend. Again, I'm very sorry for this tragic news and wish all the Family my deepest sorrow and Prayers. God Bless You All. Andy

Karen Ballard

April 14, 2014

Dearest Peggy, words cannot express how sorry I was learning of your husband's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Love, Karen

Shawn Rearden

April 14, 2014

Eddie was one of the best techs I worked with at suburban. No matter what was happening he was always in a good mood. He was always there to help out whenever he was needed. He will be greatly missed.

April 14, 2014

Peggy,

I was so sorry to read that you lost Eddie at such a young age. I only knew Eddie for those couple years I dated Pam but I remember him as very kind and generous to me. I will remember Eddie and you in my prayers.

Barbara and Walt Lett

April 13, 2014

Dear Peggy, Kim, and Will
It is with great sorrow that this message is written. But it was with great joy to say how happy we were the day Andy married Kim and gained such WONDERFUL IN-LAWS in you, Peggy and in Ed. We knew that Andy had a wonderful wife in Kim-beautiful both inside and out with such kindness, such intelligence, and such a loving manner and endearing smile! When we met her sweet, wonderful mom and dad-we knew right away where those wonderful traits came from. We felt so thankful to see that Andy had married not only Kim, but had an entirely new family to embrace him. And what a lucky little girl Annabelle is to have been surrounded with the love, hugs and pride that is shown in all the photos of her with her Pop Pop!
Bless your entire family. Thinking of each of you...you are in our hearts! Barbara and Walt Lett

Bruce & Sheila Baumgardner

April 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dan Sell

April 13, 2014

I worked with Eddie at Suburban Hospital from 2001-04 and really enjoyed getting to know him. He was a very kind and gentle soul. My sincerest sympathies to his family.

April 13, 2014

Eddie was one of the first people I met when I started work at Suburban OR as a travel nurse. He got me through so many xases when I didn't know where anything was. He will be missed by so many people. Eddie touched so many lives. I am deeply saddened by his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and his OR family.
Joanne Denaro-Wardlaw

Amy Rogers (Servis)

April 13, 2014

Eddie was such a lovely person. I can't think of the years I worked in the OR at Suburban, without thinking of Eddie. I'm saddened to hear of his passing.

To his family, I would like to say; Eddie had a second family at work. He was beloved by many. The OR will not be the same without him. My sincere condolences.

The O'Hallorans

April 13, 2014

Dear Peggy, Kim and Bill,

We want you to know how sorry we are to learn about Ed's death. Eddie was a fine person to know, but certainly a wonderful husband and dad to have. I'm sure he'll be greatly missed by his entire family, but especially by those closest to him. We send our love and deepest sympathy.

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