A funeral service for Jerry Pope will be held at Downs Funeral Home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Bro. Leonard Nichols will officiate the service. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Downs Funeral Home.

Jerry Lee Pope, 75 of Marshall, Texas was born on July 17, 1945 in Shreveport, Louisiana to his parents,Wilbur and Esther Pope. Mr. Pope passed away on November 4, 2020 in Longview, Texas. Mr. Pope loved the outdoors and going hunting and fishing. He was a truck driver and not only loved driving but especially loved talking to his buddies on the "CB Radio". He was a storyteller and loved making up stories to tell anyone who would listen. He especially loved telling stories and flirting with his nurses. He gained the title "Pope Daddy" because of his charming character. He also loved reading his westerns in his spare time. Although he did not have children he loved his extended family as his own.

Mr. Pope is survived by his brother; Ray Barnes and spouse Christine, extended family; Zion Smith and spouse Karen, numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.He is proceeded in death by his parents, Wilbur Lee Pope and wife Esther Marie Belle Pope, brothers; Larry Pope and Jimmy Stroman,sisters; Glenda Parker and Nancy Luquette.

A special thanks from "Pope Daddy" to all of his nurses and health care providers including: The VA Hospital of Shreveport, Christus Good Shepherd of Marshall, and Davita Dialysis Center of Marshall.