James Pope

James Ray Pope, 71, of Mexia passed away January 18, 2013 in Mexia. Funeral services will be 3PM, Monday, January 21, 2013 at Blair-Stubbs Chapel in Mexia. Visitation with the family will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home. James was born July 24, 1941 in Teague, Texas to J. D. and Clara Hail Pope. He was a retired welder. After retiring, he opened R. J.'s Restaurant and operated it for a number of years. James loved raising and tending to his game chickens. He was friendly and outgoing; enjoyed being around people. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Pope and mother, Clara Parker. James is survived by his wife, Leticia Pope of Mexia; son, Emilio Pope; step-children, Ingrid Mandragon, Alessia Lean, Mara Gonzalez, Ronnie Smith and Rhonda Riggs, who he loved and cherished as his own; sister, Jo Nita Cannon of Teague; niece Donna Hudson; nephews, Rickey Cannon and Buddy Cannon both of Teague; Uncle, Dale Pope of Teague; aunt, Mildred McClain of Eagle Lake, TX; cousins, John Christian, Earlene Robertson, Alleen Davenport, Debbie Carter, Howard Pope, Tommy Pope, Glenda Rieber, Helen Smith, Debbie Jones, Edna Nutt, Dennis McClain, Pat McClain and Dana Pagel.

Visitation Details

Sunday, January 20th, 2013 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home

Service Information

Monday, January 21st, 2013 3:00pm, Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home