He was born June 20, 1955 in Catawba County to the late Clyde Pope and Mary Jo McClure Pope.
Michael was the owner of the Side Pocket Lounge for 33 years and the owner of Michael R. Pope Trucking for 39 years.
He enjoyed classic country music and was a huge fan of Nascar, especially Kyle Bush. Michael enjoyed spending vacations with his family and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Wife of 44 years: Treva Dellinger Pope of the home
Son: Nicholas Pope and wife Brittany of Taylorsville
Daughters: Barbi Pope Mills and husband Eddie of Newton
Kelly Pope Sarver and husband Cameron of Hickory
Brothers: Phillip Pope and wife Marquita of Conover
Randy Pope and wife Roonie of Hickory
Tim Pope and wife Bridgette of Conover
Sisters: Lisa Pope Stewart and husband Robbie of Rhodhiss
Betty Nivens and husband Johnny of Hickory
Grandchildren: Kara Grace Mills 15, Daxton Ray Pope 3, and Carlei Ayn Sarver, 7 months
Numerous nieces and nephews
A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Conover. Rev. Kevin Graudin and Mr. Sherrill Baxter will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Source Citation: Bennett Funeral Service.
He was born June 20, 1955 in Catawba County to the late Clyde Pope and Mary Jo McClure Pope.
Michael was the owner of the Side Pocket Lounge for 33 years and the owner of Michael R. Pope Trucking for 39 years.
He enjoyed classic country music and was a huge fan of Nascar, especially Kyle Bush. Michael enjoyed spending vacations with his family and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Wife of 44 years: Treva Dellinger Pope of the home
Son: Nicholas Pope and wife Brittany of Taylorsville
Daughters: Barbi Pope Mills and husband Eddie of Newton
Kelly Pope Sarver and husband Cameron of Hickory
Brothers: Phillip Pope and wife Marquita of Conover
Randy Pope and wife Roonie of Hickory
Tim Pope and wife Bridgette of Conover
Sisters: Lisa Pope Stewart and husband Robbie of Rhodhiss
Betty Nivens and husband Johnny of Hickory
Grandchildren: Kara Grace Mills 15, Daxton Ray Pope 3, and Carlei Ayn Sarver, 7 months
Numerous nieces and nephews
A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Conover. Rev. Kevin Graudin and Mr. Sherrill Baxter will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Source Citation: Bennett Funeral Service.
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