POPE – Robert Glenn Pope aged 62 of Grattan Township was received into the loving arms of Jesus on September 21 2009 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous journey with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents; Glenn W. and Ollie D. Pope; father-in-law John D. Barrett and very special friend Larry Holst. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Laural; children Audree (Matthew) Swift Annitra Mallindine Amber Pope and Andy Pope; grandchildren Morgan Mayson Addison and Ava; sisters Marilyn (Bruce) Parker Carol (Mike) Doyle Jackie (Jim) Gallagher; mother-in-law Lorraine Barrett; sisters-in-law Phoenix Shackelton and Wendy (Dave) Becker; brother-in-law Dana Barrett; several nieces and nephews and a large circle of many dear friends. Visitation 4-8 PM at the OBrien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home 3980 Cascade Rd. SE. Funeral services 2:00 PM at the funeral home Rev. Mark Peacock of St. Patrick Church Parnell officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Pink Arrow Project of Lowell High School 11700 Vergennes Lowell MI 49331 or the Acoustic Neuroma Foundation 600 Peachtree Parkway Suite 108 Cumming GA 30041.
