Franklin Pope Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Franklin Pope of Mechanicsburg, Illinois, who passed away on March 16, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Pope to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oliver Pope and Delphia Pope (Humphrey); and his brother James Pope. He is survived by: his sons, Gary Pope (Beverly) of Blue Mound, IL, Randy Pope (Patty) of Edinburg, IL and Marty Pope of Edinburg, IL; his grandchildren, Christopher Pope (Beth) of Riverton, IL, Ashley Richno of Chatham, IL, Tiffany Copelin (Zac) of Edinburg, IL, Amy Ealey (Wayne) of Edinburg, IL and Jennifer White of Taylorville, IL; his great grandchildren, Hudson, Bryce, Laney, Cash, Henry, Justin and Gabrielle; his sister Ruth Nichols (Neal); and his siblings-in-law, Ben Tuxhorn (Mary Alice) and Linda Pope.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rochester Masonic Center Tyrian Lodge 33, 121 E Main St, Rochester, IL 62563.
