James Lavon Pope Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Lavon Pope of Austell, Georgia, who passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lavon Pope to pay them a last tribute.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint James Lavon leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Augustus Pope and Voncile Sellers. He is survived by: his wife Jackie Pope; his children, Parris Pope (Diana Pope), Carey Leigh Pope, Grace Anne Pope of Suwanee and Joy Pope; his grandchildren, Maya Lucia Pope Alandete and Callia Soleil Pope Alandete of Decatur, GA.; and his stepchildren, Andrew Kilpatrick and Laurie Kilpatrick.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Calendar Lutheran Church of Nativity (2450 Clay Rd SW, Austell, GA 30106). A burial was held on Saturday, July 12th 2025 at the Calendar Powder Springs Memorial Gardens (4157 Atlanta St, Powder Springs, GA 30127).