Clarence Eugene Pope, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Statesville, N.C. He was a man who lived his life in Christ!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marjorie Pope Chestnut; and Mamaw and Pepaw Pope; his sister, Kitty Harris; and his brother, Gordon Pope.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Katherine Pope; his children, Neil Pope, Debbie Pope, Corrine Pope, and Christine Pope; his grandchildren, Hannah Combee, Bethany Combee, Courtney Pope, John Pope, Nick Pope, and Jason and Rebecca Lausman; his great-grandsons, Jed Lausman and Tucker Jace Beaver; his brothers, Larry Pope, Johnny Chestnut, and Ricky Chestnut; his sister, Sharleen Giles; his nephew, David Harris; his niece, Beverly Harris; and his dear friend, Candie Darnell.

Clarence was a retired U.S. Marine. He especially enjoyed working on his lawn and doing landscaping.

Services will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Pope family.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the family.