Chatham………Murmon David "Dave" Pope, age 89 of Chatham died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born March 15, 1930 in Harnett County, NC, he was a son of the late Joseph Benjamin Pope and Leva Johnson Pope.  He was predeceased by a son, Richie Pope; two brothers, Dennis Pope and Durwood Pope; and five sisters, Hazel Pope Tart, Elsie Byrd, Reba Byrd, Evangaline Barbour and Edna Rayner. Mr. Pope was a farmer; and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing blue grass music.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria East Pope of the residence; four sons, Larry Davis Pope and wife, Linda of Apex, NC, Terry Lee Pope and wife, Carrie of Sumter, SC, Donnie Ray Pope and wife, Charlene of Chatham, and Eddie Lynn Pope and wife, Gwen of Hurt; one daughter, Sherry Pope Newby and husband, Randy of Gretna; one step-son, Delvin East and wife, Mary of Chatham; one step-daughter, Charlene East Pope and husband, Donnie of Chatham; one sister, Lena Pope Honeycutt of Michigan; a daughter-in-law, Jean Wilson and husband, James of Danville; and 11 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Per his request there will be no public service.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .