Lester Pope

Lester Pope, age 89, of Greenview, passed away on February 27, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.

Lester is survived by one son, Les (Karen) Pope of Greenview, IL; one daughter, Sandra Davis of Springfield, IL; six grandchildren, Jessica (Jamie), Erica (Mike), Linda (Chris), Janet, Cindy (Scott) and Tony; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and friends including the Kienzler clan.

He married Pauline (Godwin) Pope on April 10, 1949 and she preceded him in death in 1993.

Lester was born on June 30, 1926 in Springfield, IL the son of William and Ethel (Rentschler) Pope.

He attended Springfield High School and graduated in 1944. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army as a paratrooper. After enlistment, Lester worked at Pope and Sons Grocery and Avenue Food Store as a meat cutter. He had an interest in Nascar, Lionel trains, country music, playing basketball and loved watching the Weather Channel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Menard County Rescue Squad.

Cremation rites for Lester have been accorded.

Private burial services will be held at Camp Butler Cemetery in Springfield, IL.

Father Bob Jallas will be officiating.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is taking care of the Pope family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.