Mr. Troy Wayne Pope, age 78, of Menlo, GA, died Friday, April 28, 2023, at Atrium Health Floyd.

Mr. Pope was born April 25, 1945, in Russellville, AL, son of the late Troy Milton Pope and Stella Howell Beaird.  He was a member of Berryton Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mount Vernon Mills.  He was also a member of the Quarter Century Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Donnie Troy Pope; half-brothers, David Davis, Pete Davis, and Jimmy Pope.

Survivors include his wife and best friend, Phyllis Pope; step-sons, Andy Howell and Joey Barnette; a brother, Terry Pope; sisters, Tina Wilson, Sue (Garvin) Skates; 6 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 3:30 P.M. Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Bandy Cemetery with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating.  Active pallbearers will be Garvin Skates, Jason Wilson, Chris Blanks, Andy Howell, Tufton Blanks, and Jeff Woodall.  Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Leonard, Luke Bandy, D.L. Powell, and Dennis Moseley.

Mr. Pope will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 P.M. Saturday.