Silas “Joe” Pope, born June 25, 1924 in Clarke County, Al. went to be with his Lord and Saviour on October 12, 2026. He was 102 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Columbus (Lum) and Ada Pope; two wives, Lucille (Rivers) Pope, Ruby (Wilson) Pope; two sons, Silas Don Pope and Gary Lee Pope; one granddaughter, Deon Berry, six sisters and three brothers. He is survived by his children, JoAnn (Roy) Bell, Kaye (Jack) Agler, Benny (Stacy) Pope, Lynne (Lowell) Pearce and daughter-in-law, Patsy Pope. He is also survived by one sister, Mary Crownover, one brother, John Pope and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other family.
He was a Marine veteran of World War II, receiving numerous medals for his service. He worked and retired from International Paper after thirty years. He loved to garden and watch things grow, but the best garden he tended was his family.
Visitation will be held at Radney Funeral Home #4406, 1200 Industrial Pkwy, Saraland, AL 36571, US, on October 20, 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, followed by the Funeral Service at the same location on October 20, 2026, at 11:30 am.
A Committal Service will take place at Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Spanish Fort, 34904 AL-225, Spanish Fort, AL 36527, US, on October 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
