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James Edward Pope

1940 - 2022

James Edward Pope obituary, 1940-2022, Charleston, SC

BORN

1940

DIED

2022

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Carolina Funeral Home & Gardens

7113 Rivers Ave

Charleston, South Carolina

James Pope Obituary

James Edward Pope N. CHARLESTON - James Edward Pope, Sr., of North Charleston, South Carolina, departed January 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 26, 1940 to the late Herbert Leon Pope and the late Mildred Lee Shierlock Pope Browning. After graduating from Chicora High School in 1958, he enlisted with the United States Coast Guard and later worked for 44 years before retiring from The Post and Courier. He was a Life Master Mason of the Olde Charles Towne Lodge No 405. He is survived in death by his loving wife of almost 62 years, Geraldine Lila Pope, sons: James (Jay) Edward Pope, Jr. (Emma Pope), Thomas H. Pope (Karen Montgomery), Michael Todd Pope (Tonya Pope), William Travis Pope (Monica Pope), Eric Miniard. Grandchildren: Ryan Pope, Kylie Pope, Dustin Pope, Dylan Pope, Morgan Pope, Katelynn Reeder, Travis Pope, Jr., Brayden Pope, Lillie Pope. Surviving siblings: Kenneth Pope (Emily Pope), (Gloria Jean Pope), Richard Pope (Debbie Pope), Theresa Browning Pritchard (Bill Pritchard). Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his brother, Thomas (Tommy) Pope. The family will receive friends and family starting at 1pm for visitation with service to begin at 2pm followed by a burial at 3pm on 1/31/2022. Monday at the Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. www.carolinamemorial.com https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/north-charleston-sc/james-pope-10552233. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 28 to Jan. 31, 2022.

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Shelby Davis

January 31, 2022

I am so very sorry for your loss.
I continue to pray for all of you as the days go on.
May the loving memories bring you peace and comfort until you meet again.

Cristi Porter Marshall

January 31, 2022

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Thinking of you and praying for your family.

Jo Ann Meitzler Cofield

January 30, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. My husband, Raymond (Sony) spoke often of Edward and his lovely wife Jerry.

Susan Williamson.

January 30, 2022

Worked with Edward for years at Post and Courier in the mailroom. He was a hoot. May you rest in peace

Brenda, Ryan and Kylie

January 30, 2022

Sending love and prayers.

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Visitation

1:00 p.m.

Carolina Memorial Gardens

7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC

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31

Service

2:00 p.m.

Carolina Memorial Gardens

7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC

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Burial

3:00 p.m.

Carolina Memorial Gardens

7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC

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7113 Rivers Ave, Charleston, SC 29406

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