Paul worked in a variety of skilled labor jobs including carpentry, welding and machine work. He spent most of his career with Sun Oil Company and retired from there in 1993. After his retirement, he continued to work for the public in and around Pauls Valley. If you asked Paul what he enjoyed doing, even in his later years, he would say, "I like to work."
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, beekeeping and other outdoor activities. He loved playing games and spent many happy hours playing dominoes, Rook, Yahtzee and other games with family and friends. He was also a lifelong Oklahoma Sooners fan and enjoyed talking about the Sooners to anyone who would listen.
Paul was known for his work ethic, honesty, fairness, and sense of humor. He loved to cut up, joke and tease the people he loved, a trait he maintained until the very end of his life. He was also known by his Christian example which was felt by all who knew him. He was devoted to taking his family to church, leading in worship, showing hospitality and serving in any capacity needed.
Paul was preceded in death by June, his wife of 65 years; daughter, Laurie Sue Pope O'Dell, whose memory he treasured for almost 30 years; parents, James Isaac Pope and Beatrice Melton Pope; and six siblings.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, December 19, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Monday, December 19, 2022. Interment will follow at Chapel Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
Paul worked in a variety of skilled labor jobs including carpentry, welding and machine work. He spent most of his career with Sun Oil Company and retired from there in 1993. After his retirement, he continued to work for the public in and around Pauls Valley. If you asked Paul what he enjoyed doing, even in his later years, he would say, "I like to work."
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, beekeeping and other outdoor activities. He loved playing games and spent many happy hours playing dominoes, Rook, Yahtzee and other games with family and friends. He was also a lifelong Oklahoma Sooners fan and enjoyed talking about the Sooners to anyone who would listen.
Paul was known for his work ethic, honesty, fairness, and sense of humor. He loved to cut up, joke and tease the people he loved, a trait he maintained until the very end of his life. He was also known by his Christian example which was felt by all who knew him. He was devoted to taking his family to church, leading in worship, showing hospitality and serving in any capacity needed.
Paul was preceded in death by June, his wife of 65 years; daughter, Laurie Sue Pope O'Dell, whose memory he treasured for almost 30 years; parents, James Isaac Pope and Beatrice Melton Pope; and six siblings.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, December 19, 2022, at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Monday, December 19, 2022. Interment will follow at Chapel Grove Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
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