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Joe Pope Obituary

Joe Howard Pope, passed away peacefully in his Dayton home on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 at the age of 80. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Rita, and his children Regina (Tommy Jr.) Duncan, Ricky (Rose), and James (Mischelle). Joe will also be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Dwayne, Katrina, Samantha, Jodi, Tommy III, Steven, Ricky Jr., James Jr., and Dustin, his great-grandchildren Samantha, Hunter, Hailey, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Seth, Dominic, Celeste, Tommy IV, Weston, Daniel, and his great-great-grandson Brantley as well as his siblings, extended family, and dear friends.

Joe was born in McCaulley, Texas. He worked at the Fellows Service Station and was well known in the Oak Meadows neighborhood. He spent his retirement playing bingo at Red Bluff Bingo Hall, fishing in Baytown, and enjoying time with his family.

Joe always wanted his loved ones to remember him happily, preferably with an ice cold tall boy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Dayton News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 14, 2019.

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January 18, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)

January 14, 2019

I'm deeply sadden to learn of the death of your loved one. May your hearts be comforted by the God of all comfort and in knowing others are thinking about you and your family at this sad time (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17).

R W

January 2, 2019

To the Pope family: Please allow your fondest memories shared with Joe to be, forever, as a soothing blanket over your heart. Please consider Psalm 116:15. May those words within bring you consolation and a small measure of peace. Please accept my sincere regards and heartfelt sympathy.

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