Ernest Pope, 73, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away Sunday, March 15, 2025, at home following a brief illness.

Ernest was born June 19, 1951, in Morganton, N.C., to the late Melvin Pope and Lula McLean Pope. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Mack Pope; and one sister, Mary Whisnant.

Survivors include two sons, Matthew Pope of Taylorsville and Cody Pope of Maiden; one daughter, Amy Pope of Taylorsville; four grandchildren, Destiny, Alex, Justin, and Katie; three great-grandchildren, Skylar, Addyson, and Emmber; his four-legged baby, Foxy; one niece, Cheyenne St. Clair, who was also one of his caretakers; and home health aide, Shyanna Pineda.

The family is having a private celebration of life.

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Pope family.