James Anthony Pope, 69, of DeRidder, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, November 17, 2022.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Sharon Norman and Larry of Portland, OR, Beth Hendriks and Cornelis of Raleigh, NC, Bruce Norman of DeRidder, LA, Sandy Cram and Mike of Wolf City, TX; siblings, Charles Pope and Debbie of Ragley, LA, John David Pope of Shreveport, LA, Mildred Reese and Frank of Leesville, LA, Mary Frances Waldrep and Joe of West Point, MS, Helen Maxwell and Bob of Houston, TX; eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his life partner of forty years, Betty Norman.