James Raeford Pope Sr., age 87 of Lumberton, passed from this earthly life, Monday December 3, 2018 at Woodhaven Care facility surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 16, 1931 in Pender County, son of the late James and Lacy Rivenbark Pope. He was also predeceased by his wife, Laura Dudley Pope and brother, J. W. "Red" Pope.

He is survived by his son, Jimmy Pope and wife Peaches of Lumberton; daughter, Nancy Pope and husband Donald of Stem; three granddaughters, Jordan Pope, Rae Ellen Wilkins and Jenna Pope; his companion Gayle MacDonald of Fayetteville; and many nieces and nephews.

Ray was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lumberton. He was a Master Mason and a Sudan Shriner. He was the director of the Children's Blind Unit at the Murdock Center in Butner for over 30 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country honorably in the Korean War. Ray loved his family and friends, he always had a smile for them all and will be missed by all who knew him.

The family will receive friends Saturday 12/ 8/18 at 11:00am, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be at 12 noon Saturday December 8, 2018 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend David Ruth and Reverend Le Don Barnhill will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Shriners Children's Hospital www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

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