Mr. Willie Lee Pope, Sr. (Big Daddy) was born November 23, 1927 to the late Willie Andrew and Susie Kate Stargell Pope. He was their only child. He attended the Meriwether County School System. He joined the Shiloh Baptist Church at an early age; In which he stayed faithful until his health began to fail. Big Daddy was called home to be with the Lord early Monday morning on July 25, 2011.
Willie Lee worked in his early years as a foreman for the Hubbard Farms in Homestead, FL, and Haralson GA. He was also employed by Delta Airlines in Atlanta, GA.
Willie Lee always had a love for farming and growing vegetables. He sat many hours watching his gardens grow, “A Proud Farmer.”
He was married to the late Dorothy Lee Patrick Pope and to their union seven children were born with three preceding in death.
He later joined union with the late Annie Belle Perdue Pope and to their union fourteen children were born with four preceding in death. He was also the father of the late Olin Poindexter.
He leaves to mourn his passing, children: sons, Joe Henry Pope, Sr. (Newnan, GA), Johnny L. (Marie) Pope (Stockbridge, GA), Lennis Pope (Decatur, GA), Lawrence (Toni) Pope (Newnan, GA), James Stanley (Linda) Pope (Newnan, GA), Gary L. Pope (Greenville, GA), Willie Lee Pope, Jr. “Jim” (Greenville, GA),
Willie Andrew “Jack” (Lisa) Pope II (Senoia, GA); daughters, Susie Pope (Henry) Mack (Senoia, GA), Wendy L. Pope (Greenville, GA), Angley Pope (Greenville, GA), Pamela C. Pope (Montgomery, AL), Terri S. Pope (Newnan, GA), Lisa D. Pope (Greenville, GA), Sonia Pope Grady (Newnan, GA); two brother-in-laws, Mr. Fred Perdue (Greenville, GA), Mr. L. T. Anthony (Woodbury, GA); two sister-in-laws, Louise (Willie) Nelson (Daytona, FL), Mildred Tucker (Brooklyn, NY); special cousins who were like his sisters and brothers, Guy (Dolly) Pope, Sr. (Alvaton, GA), Dorothy Pope Davis (Alvaton, GA), Estell Thomas “Stell”, Bonnell Reid “Fish”, both of Atlanta, GA, J. L. (Sylvia) Hill (Dayton, OH); two special God daughters, Sarah Lovette Graham, (Newnan, GA), Janet “Kay” Weston (Griffin, GA); one special God son, Mike Spear (Concord, GA); forty-four grandchildren; forty-one great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren.
Two daughters preceded him in death, Miss. Sabrina Pope, Miss. Melinda J. (Squink) Pope; one son, Mr. Olin Poindexter (Buster), one grandson, Seaman Marcus Pope, one great grandson, Shadarrius McKeever.
A special recognition to a very special grand daughter, Jessica Pope who went beyond her call of duty to take care of her Big Daddy in his last days.
Professional services provided by Sewell Funeral Homes. http://www.sewellfuneralhomes.com
Family Friend to Sonia Pope wrote at
2011-07-28 19:53:55To the Pope Family,
Sonia and the family I want to give my sincere condolences in your time of sorrow. God is able to mend broken hearts and wipe away all tears. As He gives you time to grieve, except His hand of Love and know that His arms are always open to hold you, His voice always to comfort you, His words and light always to guide you. If you need me I am always here for you.
With love,
Felicia Glass
Angela wrote at
2011-07-29 17:05:11To the beautiful POPE FAMILY - may God continue to bless you as He heals your broken hearts and binds up that wound. Remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Thank you for allowing me to be a surrogate sister to all of you. I will miss my boyfriend dearly (that is what I called him when we played cards and he would smile and talk his talk). I love you all to life!!
Evang. Glenda Parks lit a candle at
2011-07-30 07:05:48To Min. Joe Pope, I am very sorry for your lost, I know now he is in a rest place and you must keep your head lift up and let your light shine and be there for your family's, cause they need you now. I love you and so does Jesus. I will keep the family lift up in prayer.
