Richard S. Pope, age 68, died July 14, 2018 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 Monday July 16 at Belk Chapel, Lamar. Visitation will be 12:30 - 2:00 prior to the service in the chapel.
Richard was born in Darlington County, son of the late Lavern L. and Lila Jones Pope. He had worked at Suburban Gas Company and enjoyed auctions, NASCAR, and being around family.
Surviving Richard are his three daughters: Candy P. (Guy) Phillips, Leigh P. (Michael) Schell, Dee P. Bouche, all of Jacksonville, FL; brothers: Edward (Millie) Pope of Sumter, Dorsey Pope of California, Roland Pope of Nashville, Luke Pope of Charlotte, Gerald (Sarah) Pope of Darlington; sisters: Vermelle P. Parnell of Lamar, Martha P. (Richard) Godley, Elaine P.Williams both of Darlington and brother-in-law, David Knotts of Lamar; also the love of his life, Kay Tumbleston.
He was preceded in death by siblings: Jennings Pope, Jake Pope,Lavern Pope, Janice Odom and Faye Knotts.
Visitation
JUL
16.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Belk Funeral Home - Lamar
217 Main St
Lamar, SC, 29069
Service
JUL
16.
2:00 PM
Belk Funeral Home - Lamar
217 Main St
Lamar, SC, 29069