John Pope, 78, of Nacogdoches, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 in Nacogdoches. He was born February 28, 1934 in Madisonville to James Pope and Bonnie Thompson Pope. Mr. Pope served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Blackjack Cemetery with Rev. Billy Vaughn Waller officiating. Military honors will follow under the direction of VFW Post #8904.

Pallbearers will be John Pope, Jeremy Pope, Jordan Griffith, Chris Handlin, Cliff Golsbey and DJ Burks. Honorary pallbearer will be Dawson Pope.

He is survived by
Sons:
Fred Pope of Center
Donald Witt of Splendora
Ronald Witt of Splendora

Daughters:
Bonnita Alford of Splendora
Juanita Smith of Splendora

Grandchildren:
John Pope and wife, Angela
Jeremy Pope and wife, Tiffany
Ashley Pope
Chasity Griffith
Ricky Yates
Katrina Burks and husband, Derrick
Cliff Golsbey and wife, Yolanda
Samantha Witt
Donnaliegh Witt
Kayla Witt

Great Grandchildren:
Dawson H. & Briley Pope
Emmalee B. & Alex Pope
Ronald Jr. & Nathan Witt
Donald Lee Jr., Jon & Tristen Witt
Jordan & Taylor Griffith
Kayley, Kaden, Domanik, Bentley and Alex Yates
Zakary Kennedy
Kacey and DJ Burks
Sasha Golsbey
Nine other Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Audrie of Bryan
Faye of Bryan
Barbara Jean of Houston

Preceded in death by
Son: John Edward Pope
Parents: James Pope and Bonnie Thompson Pope
Grandchild: Trey Kennedy
Three Sisters
Seven Brothers