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George Carl G.C. Pope, born June 22, 1924 in Saratoga, Texas to Ernest Carl and Emma Lee Allen Pope at the age of 86 years. G.C.s loving family includes his wife of 63 years Neoma Estelle Sellers Pope of Point Blank, Tx , daughter, Lisa Long and soninlaw Vernon of Lake Jackson, Tx son, Carl Pope of Point Blank, Tx grandchildren, Kate Hollingsworth, Abigail Long, Ashley Howard, Allison Hintze, Lorren Delozier two greatgrandchildren, Elliot and Emmalin Hintze numerous other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by their daughter, Carla Tanya Delozier two brothers, Joe Cleveland and W.B.E. Pope. G.C. was a veteran of the United States Navy Seabees, member of Cedar Bayou Baptist Church in Baytown, Tx. He began a career with Exxon Baytown Refinery and retired as a shift superintendent after 34 years. He was the founding president and a member of Popes Hunting Club of the Big Thicket where he loved hunting with his faithful friends. Most of all, he was a devoted husband and father. Visitation was held from 4:00pm till 6:00pm Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Pace Funeral Home. A Celebration of G.C.s life began at 2:30pm Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Pace Funeral Home, with Paul Woodworth officiating. Interment followed at Woodville Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers were Archie Doyle Martin, David Smith, Josh Smith, John Hollingsworth, Derek Hintze and Vernon Long. Please send online condolences to pacefuneral.com. Pace Funeral Home, Tx. 200 FM 350N, Livingston Texas.