Delbert D. Pope, 87, of Prattville and formally of Texas, passed away December 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Gwyneth Pope; sisters, Betty Leonard and Lavora Ball and brother, Bud Pope. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 70 years, Wanda Pope; daughter, Dana Campton (Jon); granddaughter, Crystal Fletcher (Darrell) and great grandson, Nolan Fletcher.
Mr. Pope served in the Army as helicopter pilot for 37 years. He loved watching football, especially Alabama Crimson Tide and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved tending to the yard and flowers and spending time with his family and his dogs. Mr. Pope was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Pope will be Monday, December 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM with the visitation one hour prior at Ridouts Prattville Chapel Funeral Home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsprattvillechapel.com for the Pope family.