John William Pope Jr., of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with health issues, on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and love. Born on December 21, 1945, in Newnan, Georgia, to John William Pope Sr. and Gwendolyn Pope, he lived a long and fulfilling life, filled with purpose and passion.
With a heart full of adventure, John enjoyed many exciting experiences, including hunting, fishing, skiing on the river, and taking trips to Mexico. He had a deep love for the beach and resided in Crystal Beach, Texas, where he found solace and peace.
In October 1965, John
John is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Pope, sister Shirley Tinnin and husband Dale Tinnin, brother Billy Pope and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John William Pope Sr., mother, Gwendolyn Pope, sister, Gladys Aden, and sister, Lois Ann Haag. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Beresford Funeral Service, located at 13501 Alief Clodine Road, Houston, Texas 77082, followed by graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 1101 Antoine Dr., Houston, Texas 77055.
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John William Pope Jr., of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 80, after a courageous battle with health issues, on May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and love. Born on December 21, 1945, in Newnan, Georgia, to John William Pope Sr. and Gwendolyn Pope, he lived a long and fulfilling life, filled with purpose and passion.
With a heart full of adventure, John enjoyed many exciting experiences, including hunting, fishing, skiing on the river, and taking trips to Mexico. He had a deep love for the beach and resided in Crystal Beach, Texas, where he found solace and peace.
In October 1965, John
joined the Marine Corps, becoming a sharpshooter and demonstrating his unwavering commitment to serving his country. Even after leaving the military, he remained a dedicated American, always standing behind service men and women. John’s life was a testament to the power of love and commitment, as he met his wife, Sharon, in Alvin, Texas, and married her on May 11, 1967. Together they celebrated 59 incredible years of marriage, a true inspiration to all who knew them. As a successful entrepreneur, John owned several mechanic shops and Pope’s Painting Service, leaving a lasting impact on his community.
John is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Pope, sister Shirley Tinnin and husband Dale Tinnin, brother Billy Pope and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John William Pope Sr., mother, Gwendolyn Pope, sister, Gladys Aden, and sister, Lois Ann Haag. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
A celebration of John’s life will be held on June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Beresford Funeral Service, located at 13501 Alief Clodine Road, Houston, Texas 77082, followed by graveside services at Woodlawn Cemetery, located at 1101 Antoine Dr., Houston, Texas 77055.
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Sharon - You have our deepest condolences. You were the light of John’s life. It was very obvious how much he loved, cared and admired you. It was a blast spending time with y’all at Crystal Beach. I loved the many times John and I visited - especially during our fishing excursions. John was a great friend and loved by all.
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Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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