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Billy Pope Obituary
BELEWS CREEK - Mr. Billy Joe Pope Sr., 42, of Belews Creek died Wednesday, May 25, 2005, as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born Dec. 23, 1962, in High Point to Jimmy Ray Pope Sr. and Joanne Craven Pope. He was a member of Life community of Hunter Hills and was a graduate of High Point Central High School. He served with the U.S. Navy during Desert Storm and was awarded several medals for outstanding service. He was a 15-year employee of Roadway Express in Kernersville and enjoyed fishing with his fellow employees and friends. He was an avid NASCAR fan and had a passion for Harley-Davidsons. He was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Vandenberg Pope, of the home; four children, Billy Joe Pope Jr. of the U.S. Navy stationed in Illinois, Christopher Alan Pope, Renee Nicole Pope and Melissa Joanne Pope of the home; his father and stepmother, Jimmy Ray Pope Sr. and Frances Pope of Randleman; a brother, Jimmy Ray Pope Jr., and wife Bernadine of High Point; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Vogler & Sons Main Street Chapel, with Pastor Jake Thornhill and Father Brian Cook officiating. A military graveside service will follow in Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, May 27, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27405.
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Tamara Rhodes Reyes
April 28, 2025
Dear Vandy I am so sorry for your loss, Tamara Rhodes Reyes US Navy vereran we were in bootcamp together
Cathy Bullock
May 31, 2005
Billy Joe was always a very good person to have around. Always a sweetheart and never rude. Loved by all who knew him. The world is at a loss without Billy Joe.
Keith Pope
May 30, 2005
I always remember Billy Joe with a smile on his face. My condolences to Katherine and the kids. He will be missed greatly at Roadway.
Allison Lambert
May 30, 2005
I am so sad to hear of the loss of Billy. I ache for his wife, children and other family and friends. We, here at Curly's H-D are sad as well. I am so glad that I was able to meet Billy and know that a dream come true for him. I wish that he was riding right now enjoying the sun. He is however, enjoying a different Son, the One that allows our dreams to come true and puts the smile on our face just as Billy had whenever I saw him. I have you all in my prayers and am thinking of you.
Richard Webster
May 30, 2005
My condolences to you and yours. Billy was my best friend growing up. After High School we went our seperate ways and I saw him once years later. I never knew how to find him again and regret that very much. We had nicknames for each other. I was "CHICKEN" and he was "TURKEY". We had some great times. I am sure he influenced many people. Phil. 1:21
craig billings
May 28, 2005
Katherine & family,
I worked with Billy Joe at Roadway. He was a true friend. I still can't hardly believe this all has happened. He will be dearly missed by all of us at Roadway as I know he will by you all. You and the family are in our prayers. May God Bless you all in the days ahead.
Craig & Annette Billings
ned baird
May 28, 2005
Sorry to hear about Billy, I haven't seen him in about a year since my retirement from Durham, Roadway. He called me to see how I was doing, I had colon cancer last year.
Richard Pierce
May 28, 2005
My prayers are with you the family at this time of sorrow. I worked with Billy at Roadway in P&D for just a short time prior to my retirement and he always had a smile that was genuine and spoke of his family in a proud way. Dickie Pierce
Ricky Pope
May 28, 2005
I worked with Billy Joe out of our Roadway termial in Durham, we shared our last name but where no kin, just friends. He was a great guy and will be missed by the employees here in Durham.
George Hoffman
May 27, 2005
Katherine,and children
I'm so sorry for you loss.Billy was a great friend and great co-worker .He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone.He is going to be greatly missed.
George/Cathy Hoffman
Cynthia Andrew
May 27, 2005
To the Pope family and especially Chris: My daughter, Julie Clark, went to school with Chris until their freshman year. We are so very sorry for your loss and are praying for you. Billy Joe and I both chaperoned the 5th grade Wilmington trip and all the kids loved him. He was a very nice man and seemed to be a wonderful dad. Julie sends her sympathy to Chris.
Kelly Morrow
May 27, 2005
I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers and that I am here if you need me.
Love and Prayers
Kelly D. Morrow
Wanda Williams
May 27, 2005
My prayers are with Katherine and the children. I am so sorry for your loss. Billy Joe was one of the nicest people I have ever met.
He always spoke of you and the kids everytime he came in. He made friends easily and there are a lot of people at Sara Lee who will miss him terribly. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Sam Stanley
May 27, 2005
I knew Billy Joe as a man who loved his wife and children above all. I worked with him at Roadway, and that is something we first discussed when I met him, and it was a frequent subject between us. You are in my and my wife's prayers. God bless all of you in the family. Sam and Sandy Stanley
Roger Barksdale
May 27, 2005
My thoughts & prayers go out to the
family. Billy Joe will be greatly
missed by his fellow employees.
Brad & Janet Ball
May 27, 2005
We are so sorry for your loss. Brad's father, Phil Ball, worked with your husband/father at Roadway and he is very upset about the accident and Billy's passing. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha (Watkins) Blevins
May 27, 2005
To the family of Billy Pope, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Billy & I dated in high school, and he was my date for my very first prom. Years after we graduated, he worked with my husband, Jeff. Everyone loved Billy & he was a kind & gentle man. He will be greatly missed.
Randy Conrad
May 27, 2005
A mans man who was a friend to all and a stranger to no one.
ALLETA CASH
May 27, 2005
Katherine and Family,
We are all thinking about you and your family and have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Alleta Cash
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