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SHREVEPORT, LA - Dr. Thomas W. Pope, Jr., 88, of Shreveport, died July 4, 2011 after complications from a long illness. Dr. Pope was born on August 22, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee, and spent his childhood in New Orleans. He was married to the late Kathleen Evans Pope of Shreveport, and together, they raised four children. After Kathleen's death, he was married to the late Idris Davis White of Shreveport.
Dr. Pope's siblings are Edith Pope Kitchens of Baton Rouge, Dr. Carl Pope of Gulfport, MS, and the late Edward Pope of Lake Charles.
Dr. Pope graduated from Loyola University in 1944 after attending Louisiana Normal College (now Northwestern State University) in Natchitoches where he met Kathleen. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a dental surgeon in the Pacific theater on the island of Saipan. Following the war, he established his distinguished career of dentistry and oral surgery in Shreveport until his retirement at the age of 70.
Dr. Pope was a fellow of the Louisiana Dental Association, and in 1990, received a Distinguished Service Award from the Association for his service to the dental profession. He also served as the association's President from 1962-63, and was the editor for the Journal of the Louisiana Dental Association for many years.
He was an active member of Broadmoor Baptist Church for most of his adult life where he was both a Deacon and a member of the Board of Directors. He was also highly regarded as a member of the church choir and soloist for more than 40 years.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Kathy Starnes Pope of Shreveport; son, Brad Pope of Baton Rouge; daughter and son-in-law, Ron and Kay Pope Leatherman of Hutto, TX; and daughter, Karen Pope McCormick of Austin,TX.
Dr. Pope had 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held in the Parlor of Broadmoor Baptist Church from 10 am Friday, July 8, 2011, until a memorial service at 11. A burial service will follow at Forest Park Cemetery West. Pallbearers will be nephews Dr. John B. Pope of Shreveport, Dr. Jim Pope of Baton Rouge, Wally Kitchens of Houston, Jim Kitchens of Lafayette and grandsons Michael Simon and Marlon McCormick of Austin.
In lieu of flowers, it is hoped that donations will be made to the St. Jude Medical Center in Dr. Pope's name (http://www.stjudemedicalcenter.org).
Dr. Pope's family gives thanks to the staff of Montclair Park for the love and care given to their father during his stay there for the past eight years, and to Grace Home for their hospice care during his final days. Go with God, Daddy. We will miss you.
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Donna Lewing
July 9, 2011
I am sad to hear that Dr. Tom Pope has left us here on this earth, he was a joy to visit with. He was one of my beloved customers at Shreve Hearing Aid Service, when I worked there. He will be greatly missed but we know he is better off and has no pain or health problems now. God Bless you Family members as you go through this time of his passing but remember he would want you to rejoyce. Be Happy for him. We Love You and will be praying for you. May Dr. Thomas Pope Rest in Peace.
Terri Beach Woodrow
July 9, 2011
I met Dr. Pope at Montclair! Sat with him at many Happy Hours'! He and Ms Gloradel would sing and sing! Like my own Mom, God has extended his hand out to him and made him whole again! And for that we all are truly blessed! I hope the family can find solice in his passing. God Bless you all!
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
July 8, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Dr. Thomas W. Pope, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dr. Pope. And to Dr. Pope it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving as a dentist in the U.S. Navy. Dr. Pope, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,307 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dr. Pope’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Barry Kuperman
July 7, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the entire Pope Family. My thoughts are with you and memories of your Dad and Mother in their younger days.
Debbie Alexander
July 7, 2011
I have known Dr. Pope for the years I have been Activity Director for Assisted Living at Montclair Park He was always a joy to be around and to see that sweet smile of his. When we were lucky and got to hear him sing he gave me chill bumps! I'm sorry for your loss but Dr. Pope is in heaven now singing with our Lord.
July 7, 2011
Dr. Pope was a dear family friend and my favorite dentist. I was instructed by his many words of wisdom and serenaded at the same time in his dental chair. What a wonderfully kind and encouraging man of God. Sing on, Dr.Pope. I know the heavenly choir saved you a seat.
My prayers are with the Pope Family.
With fond memories,
Stacie Lafitte Sydow (Midlothian, Virginia)
July 7, 2011
Dr. Pope was a dear family friend and my favorite dentist. I was instructed by his many words of wisdom and serenaded at the same time in his dental chair. What a wonderfully kind and encouraging man of God. Sing on, Dr.Pope, I know the heavenly choir saved you a seat.
My prayers are with the Pope Family.
With fond memories,
Stacie Lafitte Sydow (Midlothian, Virginia)
Alice Normand
July 7, 2011
Dr. Pope was my mother-in-law's next door neighbor at Montclair Park. They shared many meals together. He was such a pleasure. We will miss seeing him when we visit. You were blessed to have such a sweet and loving father.
Anne Kilpatrick
July 7, 2011
Tom, Kathy and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have all of you in my prayers.
With Love,
Anne Kilpatrick
Mac & Judy McCallister
July 7, 2011
Tom was a remarkable person and we have fond memories as he was our "special dentist and our special friend". Blessings to the family. Our Love, Mac and Judy McCallister
July 7, 2011
We at Grid International send our deepest condolences to the Pope family.
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