Linda Blackstock

Funeral services for Linda (Pope) Blackstock, 71, of Tyler scheduled for Visitation 6:00- 8:00 P.M., Friday, November 30, 2018 at Lloyd James Funeral Home. Graveside service with Bro. Jamie Eitson officiating will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 2:00 for the family at the Starrville Cemetery.

Linda is the owner of Cox's Grill in Tyler, Texas. She made everyone that came in to the grill feel like family and always greeted you with a smile, as she stood behind the counter. Linda never turned away anyone! She always fed the homeless if they came in. Linda had a special passion for her family and it was a joy for her to work with them and share her special table with family and friends. Linda was a loving wife, sister, aunt, great aunt. She was adored by many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Linda passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Tyler.

Linda was born in Gladewater, Texas on September 20, 1946 to John O'Brian Pope and Gladys Sue Word Pope of Starrville, Texas. She attended Winona High School and was a member of Sylvania Baptist Church in Tyler.

Survivors includes: brothers of Tyler, Texas, Rickey Pope and Tommy Pope. Six sisters of Tyler: Janell Pope, Judy Sumrall, Nancy Garza, Wanda Kersh, Sherry Garza and Tina Adams. One step-daughter, Melanie Blackstock. Nieces: Jamie Johnson, Amber Garza, Melissa Hill, Angie Nick, Wendy Hampton, Kristan Eitel, Susie Kimbrough, Becky Wood, Amanda Sumrall, Deanna Brown, Jessica Baylock, Heather Nipp, Paige Heath, Wendy Pope, Becky Darst, Brandi Hendley, and Cynthia Riley. Nephews: Sammy Sumrall, Toby Sumrall, Scotty Pope, Elvis Kersh, Jr., Evan Kersh, Stephen Pope, Mathew Pope, David Pope, John Pope, Robert Pope and Southern Pope.

She was preceded in death by husband Ron Blackstock, father John O'Brian Pope, mother Gladys Sue Word Pope, brothers Bobby Pope, Jerry Pope, Johnny Pope, and Jimmy Pope.

Pallbearers will be Nephews: Stephen Pope, Mathew Pope, Sammy Sumrall, Toby Sumrall, Scotty Pope, Evan Kersh, John Pope, Robert Pope, Southern Pope.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Rickey Pope, Tommy Pope, Rickey Garza, Alan Adams and Sam Sumrall.