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David Pope Obituary
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for David Pope
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Shirley A. Whitaker
July 2, 2019
To the Pope Family:
It does not seem that long ago that our beloved David left us to be with your Maker. But I want you all to know that he has truly been missed.
I have nominated David to go into the NSU Athletics Hall of Fame, posthumously, which is scheduled for September, 2019. His credentials are so outstanding that he should go in this time, since we haven't had one in 9 years. I'm sure he's smiling down from heaven as I am smiling and delighted to nominate him.
David was a kind, hardworking, no nonsense person who just wanted to be "David." And that's the way he was.
Keep him in your heart and prayers as I will.
Ariezz Pope
June 30, 2019
I miss you Uncle Bookey!!! Love and miss you sooooo much.
Daisy Silver
June 30, 2019
Miss you much!! Buck
Alcatrous (Casey) Johnson, Jr.
August 6, 2017
Just now hearing about Buckeye. I'm blown away by the news. My condolences!! Even though I was a little younger than Buck(I grew up with Chris, Tony and Mike, I still remember his demeanor... He was a cool cat.. Always! May God continue to bless the pope family.
Kofi Neequaye
April 30, 2017
Just short off words . I got online today to find how I could contact you and just dumb founded . What a true gentleman. I met David about some 8 years ago true a friend and whenever I needed help with my AC unit he would come help me out . I got online today to look you up because I had changed phones and see if you could charge up my AC unit for me. What a loss . You will be missed . I'm in shock so is my wife . Mrs P my condolences the man up there knows it all . Pope you will be missed .
Jimmy Mays
March 21, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to the Pope Family. David was always a worthy high school adversary on the basketball court that made everyone around him better players and even better human beings. Jimmy Mays-Denbigh High School 1980
Michele Brockington-Mason
November 2, 2016
To the Pope Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy in Pope's passing. I am at a total loss for words. We worked together at the Cypress Swimming Pool in Suffolk for Parks and Rec. Never once did he mention his professional basketball days. There was a group of us who were just good old buddies enjoying the children at the pool. He was quiet and always had a smile on his face. I pray that God will comfort your hearts in knowing that he is now out of pain and discomfort.
Jenia Smith
October 29, 2016
My condolences to the family I have many memories continue his legacy. Mrs P got him now stay strong and together like always God Bless Y'all
Ron & Annette West
October 29, 2016
Your family is in our prayers
Vickie price
October 29, 2016
To Tyrone Pope and family we are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers . May David Soul rest in peace Vickie price and family.
Wanda Robinson Young
October 29, 2016
My prayers are with the entire Pope family. I pray you look for comfort from God, as he will keep you. Buckeye has left a memorable presence in my heart. "Shrimp" he would call me. He made our MHS Class of 1980 so proud. His heart was so big as was his laugh. A talented man, a honest man, a humble man, a man of few words. Buck will truly be missed but heaven has a true Angel. As the days go by and you miss him & his voice, I believe you will feel him close to you & feel some peace just knowing he Loved you.
If this world only had more David Popes..........,
Ernestine Young
October 28, 2016
To the family of Mr. David Pope, we extend our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your dear husband, brother, son, uncle, father and friend. May you find solace in God and the memories of your dear brother. Please know that God is ever with you at this difficult time! God bless... Reubin & Margie Artis & family, Wilson, NC
RICHARD & NINA GRIFFIN
October 28, 2016
TO THE POPE FAMILY. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU! I CAN'T EXPRESS ENOUGH THE HEARTFELT SADNESS THAT I FEEL FOR YOUR LOST! MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL SAFE AND WARM IN HIS LOVING ARMS! LOVE YOU ALL!
JOHN SPELLER, ECSU ALUMNI
October 28, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to entire Pope Family. I known David from high school and the CIAA days, playing basketball against him. David was a tremendous ballplayer, had a good heart and showed much respect for others. He will be greatly missed from CIAA family. Rest In Heaven (RIH).
Henry Mitchell
October 28, 2016
So SORRY To Hear Of Your Loss.
POPE Was Such A Kindred Spirit And Always Such A SOULFUL Person To Share Space With.
May GOD Bless Your Family With PEACE,LOVE And JOY(For Memories Shared).
Regina Nazareth-White
October 28, 2016
Praying for strength of your family. So very sorry to learn this news of the passing of David. Very fond memories of him doing what he did best. Basketball. He ran the courts like a wild pony and when the ball went through the hoops the whole gym would be in an uproar. Life is so unpredictable and sometimes take us by surprise. But, know one thing, God will give you everything you need to ease your painRegina Nazareth WhiteMenchville Graudating Class of 1981
Kim Christopher
October 28, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to Buckeye's family. We went to Menchville together and I remember David as a kind spirit...a gentle giant! The years passed, but seeing him a few years ago at my office at Langley Air Force base brought back fond memories of years passed. Chesapeake Controls, where David was employed, was one of our subcontractors at the time and as soon as I laid my eyes on him, I knew instantly who he was. I looked UP (lol) to him and we hugged and shared some Menchville memories!!! He was still the kind spirit and gentle giant from days passed. Rest in Heaven's Paradise, my friend!
roshawna gregory
October 28, 2016
Prayers of comfort to Tammy and the entire Pope family. May God strengthen you during this time.
Antone Kelley
October 28, 2016
Wishing the family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Michael C."Hubba" East
October 27, 2016
To the Pope family, I am sorry for the lost of your love one. Buckeye was a great person. May God be with the family at this hard time.
Darryl Jones
October 27, 2016
We all experience great sorrow when one of our beloved passes on. Find comfort in knowing that the ALMIGHTY FATHER in HEAVEN love us so very much. In showing this he called home our brother, our friend Buckeye. We will miss him so. He will always be a part of us, being kept alive in our hearts and cherished memories of the times we shared like the Turkey Bowls we played at Booker T. One year Coach Pitts got mad with Buck, Art, Rob and some of the other guys for getting hurt playing football with us. We each have numerous stories about Buckeye with all of them leaving you with a smile. That is a true testament of him. My deepest condolences with the family. May you find peace in the LORD.
Greda Sheppard
October 27, 2016
David Buckeye Pope, what can I say...I met you my Freshman year at NSU 1980-81. I was introduced to you by my friend Monica, who was one of your high school classmates, and... the rest is history. We dated for 5 or more years. We had some good times, some crazy times, and some not so good times. However through the years we remained best of friends. Family, this is a huge loss for me but I know the God I serve will see me thru. Buckeye was my best friend, and friendships like ours are rare. I praise God for it. I'm going to miss him dearly. Nobody to fuss with and ask me "What is it Redd!" when I called him. Thank you God for putting him in my life. Let us find peace in knowing that God does all things well. Rest peacefully in Paradise my Dear Friend, I Love you Buckeye!
My prayers and condolences to your wife Tammy, and your family. Yours Truly, "Redd"
David Vick
October 27, 2016
Sadden to hear of the passing of David, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with David for several years back in the late 1990's when we both worked for Chesapeake Controls. I remember David as one who was always willing to help out and willing to learn HVAC and I will always remember because of his height that anything I could not reach he would be able to reach with ease. Played one game of one on one with him and he still had the skills of his younger NBA days. I did not score. He told me he enjoyed guarding Michael Jordon.
I will miss him.
Carolyn Ratliff Smith
October 26, 2016
May God send comfort to the Pope family. My prayers are with the family. Buck Eye you will be sadly missed. Rest on in paradise.
October 26, 2016
For those of us who participated in high school sports in the Peninsula District, everyone knew who David "Buckeye" Pope was. May God's peace and love surround the hearts of his family. Rest in peace David.
Phyllis Brown
October 26, 2016
My heart goes out to the family and friends of such great person..rest in peace!
October 26, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
Vanessa Gholson
October 26, 2016
To the family I was truly sorry to hear about the passing of David he was a good friend and a classmate of mine at Norfolk State. Know that he's on an even greater basketball team now. Stay strong and know that the hold NSU family is there for you. God and David will always watch over you.
Anthony Reid
October 26, 2016
Our condolences go out to his family during this time. We will never forget how he always helped and impacted the REID family. GOD BLESS.
Earl Saunders
October 26, 2016
I was deeply saddened to hear of Buckeye's passing. I write to respectfully extend condolences from the Saunders family. I pray that God will provide comfort for the Pope family during this most troubling time.
Teko Wynder
October 26, 2016
I pray that the LORD our Father watch over and protect the family.
From the staff of Carter Funeral Home
October 26, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Vicky Davidson
October 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Pope family and you are in our prayers. David was a classmate at Norfolk State and I will always remember him. A great friend.
Quentin Moore
October 25, 2016
To the Pope family; you have my sincerest sympathy. David and I were competitors in high school (Menchville/Maury) and good friends after that. I will truly treasure our friendship. What a good guy with great character.
RIP "Buckeye".....
Jocelyn Howard
October 24, 2016
One of the finest young men I have ever met. Always pleasant and I considered him a son. Rest in peace with God. Condolences to the family'
Eric Coleman
October 24, 2016
I want to give my heartfelt condolences to the entire Pope family on the loss of your love one (David) .We only the Southside will grieve with you, my Norview family and Norfolk St.Univ.family and the guys who joined us regularly at the gym playing ball !We will miss him dearly !
May God bless and strengthen your all .
Shirley A. Whitaker
October 24, 2016
To the Pope Family:
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the Pope Family. David was loved and respected by all who knew him. His candid humor and no nonsense attitude was his way. At Norfolk State, he was CIAA Player of the Year in 1984 and All CIAA from 1981-84. His athletic ability helped to keep us "on the map."
He honestly felt like the son I never had. He always looked after me for which I will be eternally grateful.
There will be no more pain or suffering because God's got him now. So, be thankful for the time you were with him.
If I, or any member of my family can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to call.
Regretfully,
(Ms.) Shirley A. Whitaker
(NSU Athletics - Retired)
& the Entire
Whitaker Family
Stephanie Wright Jenkins
October 24, 2016
This is a hard pill to swallow. I never met a more pleasant and humble Super Star. David was not only a Great Athlete but a Great Person! We started out as rivals he played for Menchville and I cheered at Phoebus. After graduation we both became proud NSU Spartans!! Resteasy my friend...You will truly be missed!!
Theresa Ellison-Monroe
October 23, 2016
To the Pope Family: I am so sorry for your loss. We all go way back! I ask God that he strengthen you all during this time. God picks his best flowers for his garden. I'm only a phone call away!!! Love aways T. Ellison-Monroe
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