A graduate of West Mecklenburg High School, George retired from Siemens in 1997. He was a long time member of Mulberry Baptist Church and a U.S. Veteran of the Army National Guard, honorably discharged in 1960.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Pope; sons, Jeff (Kellie) Pope and Robbie Pope; granddaughter, Madison (Forrest) Butler; great-grandchildren, Georgia Bleu Butler and Roscoe Butler; brother, James (Sandra) Pope; numerous nieces and nephews.
George was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Nathan Pope.
The family would like to thank TerraBella Cramer Mountain and Gaston Hospice for the special care given to George.
Graveside Service 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2022 in Forest Lawn West Cemetery, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mulberry Baptist Church, 6450 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28214; Muscular Dystrophy Association, PO Box 97075, Washington, D.C. 20090-7075 or to Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054. Condolences may be submitted at www.forestlawnwest.com.
