Funeral services will be held for Gilbert Brevard Pope (Papaw) at 11:00 Friday, February 24th, 2017 in the chapel of Arrington Funeral Directors with Jerry Patterson and Drew Crosby presiding. Mr. Pope died. Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017.
Mr. Pope was born in Germantown, TN on August 4th, 1930. Upon marrying Laura Elizabeth Julian on December 10th, 1948, they made their home in Jackson where they raised 4 children, Laura Diane Rushing, Martha Lynn Rice, Michael Gilbert Pope, and Darrell Thomas Pope. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He got much pleasure watching his westerns, listening to his music (including an extensive 8-track collection), and playing solitaire on the computer. He also enjoyed the company of the ladies who were “easy on the eyes” that would come for fittings with Mama E.
He was a member of Madison County Church of Christ. He always enjoyed listening to gospel music.
Over the years, he worked for and supervised many warehouses including Teleci, Graham’s Snack Foods (Tom’s), and Model Mill (Martha White). He also worked for Conalco and would show you his scar on his finger from his time working at Dr. Pepper.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Pope; grandson, Jacob Thomas Pope, parents, Elmer and Martha Pope; brother, Cecil Pope; and sister-in-law, Ann Wagster.
He.is survived by his children, Laura Diane Rushing (Junior) of Medon, Martha Lynn Rice (Tony) of Jackson, Michael Gilbert Pope (Cheryl) of Franklin, and Darrell Thomas Pope (Candy) of Jackson; eight grandchildren, April Lynn Richey (Tom), Melanie Crosby (Drew), Jeff Rice (Jennifer), Christie Hunter (Jesse), Tiffani Pope, Jamie Rushing, Gabrielle Pride (Jacob), and Taylor Phillips, thirteen great-grandchildren, Anna Daugherty, Jaden Hunter, Chloe Hunter, Nova Rice, Reggi Rushing, Ella Ausbrooks, Corbin Crosby, McLane Daugherty, Lydia Rice, Mia Phillips, Darcy Rice, Camdyn Crosby, and Remington Pride. He also has one more great-granddaughter, Charlotte Rice, on the way. Our beloved “Papaw” will be missed by his whole family.
Pallbearers to serve are Jeff Rice, Jamie Rushing, Tom Richey, Jesse Hunter, Drew Crosby, and Jacob Pride.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 to 7 Thursday February 23rd, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at. Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson following the funeral.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway 668-1111 www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com
