Eddie James

Pope, Sr.

Life began for Mr. Eddie James Pope, Sr. on December 13, 1943 in Molena, Ga. He was born to the union of the late Mrs. Willie Pearl Matthew Pope and the Mr. RK Pope.

He received his formal education at Pike Consolidated High School in Concord, Ga where he graduated.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mrs. Willie Pearl Matthew Pope and the Mr. RK Pope; daughter, Deborah Denise Williams; sisters; Willie Mae Paris, Mattie Lou Pope, Doris Hill, Elsie Mae Pope and Ruby Lee Walker; brothers, Leonard Pope and Willie Robert Pope.

He worked for the City of Griffin where he retired. He enjoyed walking, sitting outside, and saying his favorite words, "So Be It." He joined Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church at an early age.

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, He answered God's call and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He leaves to cherish his memories; 3 children, Joann Pope, Eddie (Rosita) Pope. and Samuel Pope; 17 grandchildren; 1 sister, Magnolia Hixon; 1 brother, John Pope; a devoted granddaughter, erica Pope; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.