Dorman Pope

Services for Mr. Dorman Pope were held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2 p.m. from McClain-Hays Chapel with Rev. Chris Young officiating. Burial followed in Cedarlawn Cemetery. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Pope, 88, of Philadelphia died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his home.

He was a native of Arlington Community of Neshoba County and longtime resident of Philadelphia. He retired after 30 years from U.S. Motors of Philadelphia and had coached High School Football at Philadelphia High School with Coach Bobby Glen Posey. He was involved in the timber and cattle industry. Mr. Dorman was a member of The First United Methodist Church and a mason. He served in The U.S. Navy. He loved fishing and was known for his Fish Fry's and Stews.

Survivors include his sons, Ted (Patty) Pope of Philadelphia and Ed (Laura) Pope of Meridian; daughter, Jessica (William) Hubbard of Starkville; grandchildren, Dylan Pope, Brandon Pope, Mitchell Ty May, Savannah and Kyle Hubbard; caregiver, Frances Hamilton.

Mr. Pope was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Pope; parents, J.E. and Ola Pope.

Family requests memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, MS, or St. Jude Children's Hospital.