Lawrence Joseph Pope's Obituary
Lawrence Joseph Pope, 64 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at St. Anthony's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Joseph Aubrey and Emily (Cygan) Pope.Larry was a retired electrician with US Steel, Granite City, IL, where he had worked for over 40 years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. He had served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and was a member of American Legion Post 581, Columbia, IL.He was married to Sharon (Riebeling) Pope, who survives him. They were married on November 9, 1999, at Columbia, IL.
VisitationSaturday, April 25, 2015, 10:00 am - 12:00 noonImmaculate Conception Catholic Church411 Palmer RoadColumbia, IL
Funeral MassSaturday, April 25, 2015, 12:00 noonImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, ILFr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
IntermentJefferson Barracks National Cemetery, with Full Military HonorsSt. Louis, MO
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL 62062, or , American Heart Association, 460 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141
SurvivorsWife, Sharon Pope of Columbia, ILMother, Emily PopeChildren, Lara (Jason Griffin) Pope, Joseph (Amanda) Pope, Veronica Pope, Chrissy (Keith) Immken, Michael French, and Adrienne FrenchBrothers and Sisters, Thomas Pope, Margaret Pope, Virginia (Jeff) Devenport, Frances (Steve) Stoltz, and Catherine (Gary) MuellerGrandchildren, Lindsay, Steven, Damion, Eric, Eiley, Andrew, Mackenzie, Aubrey, Jackson, and PhoenixNieces, Elizabeth and Jennifer Pope, Emily (Doug) Spitz, and Christine MuellerNephews, Adam (Katie) Devenport, Dan Devenport, Trevor Stoltz, and Greg MuellerOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByFather, Joseph Aubrey PopeSister-In-Law, Joyce PopeGrandparents, Marion Fred and Anna Mae Pope, and Jan and Mary CyganMany aunts, uncles, and cousins
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