Mr. Tyrone Rozenda Pope Sr.,

Mr. Tyrone Rozenda Pope Sr., 79, from Newport News, VA passed away on March 12, 2018 in his home, after a lengthy illness.

Employed by Hampton University until he retired in 2014, he was predeceased by his parents Joseph (Jo Jo) and Daisy Purdy, wife Eugenia Pope and son David Pope.  

Mr. Pope is survived by his children Tyrone Jr. (Shawneequa) from Hampton, Gladys Todd (Reggie) from Newport News, Daisy Silver (Donnell) from Newport News, Jacque Pope (Phyllis) from Hampton, Michael Pope (Tracy) from Hampton, Christopher Pope and Anthony Pope from Newport News, Virginia. He is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Tammy Pope from Hampton, a very special family friend, Pamela Washington (Terry) and a host of friends, cousins, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Viewing for Mr. Pope will be held on Friday, March 16th from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm at C.C Carter Funeral Home, located at 3314 Roanoke Ave in Newport News, VA.

A Celebration of Life for Mr. Pope will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 17th   at St. Paul AME Church located at 2500 Chestnut Avenue in Newport News, VA.

Entombment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens .

It is the desire of the Pope family that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

The family of the late Mr. Tyrone Rozenda Pope Sr., has entrusted his final care to the staff of C. C. Carter Funeral Home, Inc.

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