James (Jim) Lafayette Pope's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2020 in Germantown, Tennessee

James (Jim) Lafayette Pope

July 6, 1950 - May 13, 2020 (69 years old)

Germantown, Tennessee

James (Jim) Lafayette Pope's obituary , Passed away on May 13, 2020 in Germantown, Tennessee

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

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James (Jim) Lafayette Pope

July 6, 1950 - May 13, 2020 (69 years old)

Germantown, Tennessee

James Lafayette Pope Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Lafayette Pope of Germantown, Tennessee, who passed away on May 13, 2020, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Doyce Lafayette Pope; and his sister Rebecca Burnham. He is survived by: his mother Melba H. Blocker; his brother Ken Blocker; his children, Stacy Suzanne Burgess of Brandon, MS, Anna Kathleen Gilfeather of Los Angeles, CA, Samuel Spencer Gilfeather of Boston, MA, Mary Frances Murphy of South Mills, NC and Phoenix Michelle Pope of Germantown, TN; and his grandchildren, Macy Taylor Burgess, Meredith Presley Burgess, Memphis Vallaree Burgess, Wesley Taylor Murphy, Haleigh Sue Murphy and Carter John Gilfeather.

In lieu of flowers he asked that donations be made to the following organizations in his name: The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation, The University of Southern Mississippi Foundation, and Boy Scouts of America.

Suggested donation : Boy Scouts of America

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery



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