Freddie Earl Pope , 55, of Center, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in Center.

Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2014 at Blackjack Cemetery in Nacogdoches County with William Eddins and L.D. Eddins officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the graveside service, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Pope was born August 20, 1959 in Houston to John Pope and Jimmie Ruth Boyett Teague. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved tending to his horses and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Pope was a member of Martinsville Church of Christ.

He is survived by
Sons:
John Pope and wife, Angela of Center
Jeremy Pope and wife, Tiffany of Center
Josh Long of Center

Grandchildren:
Dawson Pope
Briley Pope
Emmalee Pope
Alexandra Pope
Destiny Long
Justin Long
Jaxon Long

Special friend and wife of 18 years: Rebecca Lynn Pope

Sisters:
Bonita Pope of New Caney
Juanita Pope of Nacogdoches

Brothers:
Donald Witt of Splendora
Ronald Witt of Splendora

Good Friends:
William Eddins and wife, Evelyn
L.D. Eddins
Robert Stringer

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Father: John Pope
Brother: John Edward Pope

Pallbearers will be John Pope, Jeremy Pope, Josh Long, Randall Gilchrist, Adam Jernigan and Michael Bush. Honorary pallbearers will be Dawson Pope and Allan Mercer.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.