Donald Holbert Johnson Pope

Donald Holbert Johnson Pope, 39 years of age, passed from this life on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at his home in Spring, Texas surrounded by many loved ones, numerous relatives, and close personal friends. Having fought a good fight for almost nineteen months, he can now be at rest.

Don was born in Columbus, Ohio on October 29, 1972 and was fortunate to be in a military family. He went to numerous educational schools abroad and was exposed to various nationalities and customs. After graduating high school in Guam, he joined the Airforce and served his country. He had learned to love and respect his country from the watchful and loving eyes of his Father. Don was a man of integrity, high values, and unafraid to take a stand on the side of fairness regardless of whether it was the popular view or not.

These traits helped Don in his livelihood with Discount Tires. He was the same person whether he was changing a tire, discussing a conflict with a disgruntled customer, or training a new employee. Don was Don. You could depend on him.

Don loved his life. He loved his family, fishing, sports, Nascar, Discount Tire, Felicity, Kristle, and the guys at Discount Tire….Not necessarily in that order. He particularly loved Discount Tire. He believed in the “Brotherhood” and “Living the Dream.”

Kristle and Felicity would like to say thank you to Discount Tire, the Halle’s, and the Maxim Home Health Nursing Staff. It was a blessing to have you stop by and say hello. Thank you for the compassion shown to Don and our family during Don’s illness. You have exceeded our expectations in your kindness and generosity.

Don is Survived by his wife Kristle DeAnn; daughter Felicity Breanna; parents Lois Anne and Jerroll Derwood Pope; father Don Holbert Johnson, Jr; brother Todd Matthew Pope, his wife Bethany and their children Jessica, T.J., Taylor, and Jay; sister Melissa Renee Pope and her children Jadii and Samuel Michael; sister Bethany Renee Pope Rittenberry, her husband Larry and their children Addison Grace and Riley Grace; and grandparents Louise and Don Holbert Johnson , Sr. Don is preceded in death by his grandparents Rose and Clyde Greene.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 2:00pm in the afternoon in the Chapel of Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I 45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Family will receive guests on Saturday, June 23, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00pm at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.MDA.org 713-522-3679) or the ALS Association (www.ALSA.org 888-WALKALS).

To sign the register book or to leave memories of Don for the family please visit www.forestparkthewoodlands.com.