Obituary of Don Elzy Pope
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Don E. Pope, age 83, of Dunlap, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Erlanger Health System. He was a member of Way of the Cross Baptist Church, avid gardener and loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Pope; parents, Lawrence and Nellie Pope; four brothers, Rueben, Billy, Jimmy Pope and Bobby Hatfield; sister, Barbaline Wolfe.
He is survived by his daughter, Rosie Nunley, Dunlap; granddaughter, Amber Nunley; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Johnson; three step-children, Lisa, Danny and Cindy; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Special thanks given to the staff at NHC Healthcare Nursing Home for the love and care given.
Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 p.m. CDT in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Lanny Tate and Bro. Bill Wolfe officiating. Burial will be in Pope Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap. Family will receive friends Friday 4:00-9:00 p.m. CDT.
