Freddie Lee Pope

Pope Freddie Lee Pope, 72, died at 6 p.m. Sunday, November 22 at home surrounded by his loving companion Ruth "Ruthie" Rinehart and family. Freddie was born on June 3, 1943 to Freddie Jr. and Frances (Hoyle) Pope. He was born and raised in the Carnival business, in his early 20's he owned and operated "spectacular" amusement rides, like the "Cakewalk" and one of the first Floyd & Baxter Scooters in America. After several seasons of independent subcontracting, Freddie purchased his first traveling carnival company and named it Pope Amusements. In addition to carnival rides, Freddie also owned and operated carnival games and food concessions his entire career. In the early 80's as his reputation grew and his midway talents were recognized, Freddie was employed as the "Midway Coordinator" by the Arizona State Fair and was hired by CALEXPO (the California State Fair Authority) to be the Concession Manager. Freddie was an incredible Showman. He is preceded in death by his parents Freddie Jr. and Frances Pope. Freddie is survived by his love, Ruth Rinehart; his son, Kevin (Jamie) Pope of Lexington; his daughters, Lisa Lewis of Wheelersburg, Frances Sann Pope of Cookeville, TN, Bobbi (Colin) Pope-Mattson of Riverview, FL; step-daughters, Tina (Andy) Breece of Delaware, Julie (Doug) Cummins of Delaware, Theresa Wilgus (Ray Martin) of Delaware and Jennie (Kevin) Wyatt of Ostrander; 16 grandchildren, Zack Pope, Shon (Katelyn) Lee, Shevy (Sydney) McCarthy, Ryan Breece, Adam Breece, Kirstie Breece, Dillan Lewis, Daylor Lewis, Courtney Cummins, Jared Cummins, Morgan Wilgus, Jaymee Wilgus, Nathan Wilgus, Kyndall Martin, Josh Milner and Brylee Milner; four great-grandchildren, Madelyn Jade, Korben, Kamdyn and Kenley. Freddie is survived by his brother, Jesse (Carolyn) Pope of Pickerington; and his sister, Pamela Conklin of Jupiter, FL. Freddie was one of the very best story tellers and he loved to fish with Ruth and his grandchildren, he will be missed dearly. There will be a Celebration of Life for friends and family, on Sunday, November 29, 2015 from 2-7 p.m. in the Log Cabin at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware, OH 43015. SNYDER-RODMAN FUNERAL CENTER in Delaware is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be expressed by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com