John Baxter "Skip" Pope Jr.'s Obituary
John Baxter "Skip" Pope, 69, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord NC.
Skip was born on October 6, 1955 in Newport News, VA, the son of the late John Baxter Pope and Vera Brite Trull Pope. He was a graduate of West Stanly High School, Class of 1974, and later worked as a professional painter with Service Master until his retirement.
Skip was known for his great sense of humor. A natural jokester, he loved talking with anyone and never met a stranger.
He's survived by his Brothers, Bill Pope (Linda) of Locust NC, David Pope (Tammy Goins) of Point Habor NC, Tommy Pope (Teresa) of New Salem NC. Also surviving are his sisters, Connie Efird (Martin) of Lake Tilley NC, Judy Gilbert (Gary), of Mt. Gilead NC, Deborah Pope of Brunswick ME, and Elizabeth Pope of Beaufort NC, numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care, Locust, NC.
In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to any humane society of donors choice.
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