Bruce Eugene Pope, 83, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his son’s home following a lengthy illness.

He was born in Iredell County on September 9, 1941, to the late Carl Pope and Tressie Sigmon Pope.

Bruce retired from Duke Power, was a cattle farmer, loved fishing, painting houses, and watching old westerns. More than anything, he loved his family and spending time with them.

Those left to cherish his memory include a son, Rodney Pope; a daughter, Mary Gantt; three grandchildren, Chris Pope (Kathleen), Mary Pope (Austin Mayberry), and Taylor Gantt; two great-grandchildren, Callie Mae Pope and Melanie Grace Mayberry, and another on the way. He is further survived by Barbara Loftin, the mother of his children; two brothers, Dale Pope (Nancy) and Lanny Pope (Carol); and four sisters, Denise Neighbors, Pansy McIntosh, Gladys Brown (Larry), and Carla Ann Woodie (Tony).

A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Bethel Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Carson officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nicholson Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank his caregiver, Elizabeth Pope, who kept him comfortable in his final days.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.