F. Dwight Pope, 91, of Mechanicsburg, IL, passed away at 4:35 p.m. March 16, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Dwight was born February 6, 1934, in Taylorville, IL, the son of Oliver and Delphia (Humphrey) Pope. He married Grace Tuxhorn on December 13, 1952, in Springfield, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are their three sons, Gary (Beverly) Pope of Blue Mound, IL, Randy (Patty) Pope of Edinburg, IL, Marty Pope of Edinburg, IL; five grandchildren, Christopher (Beth) Pope of Riverton, IL, Ashley Richno of Chatham, IL, Tiffany (Zac) Copelin of Edinburg, IL; Amy (Wayne) Ealey of Edinburg, IL, and Jennifer White of Taylorville, IL; seven great-grandchildren, Hudson, Bryce, Laney, Cash, Henry, Justin, and Gabrielle; a sister, Ruth (Neal) Nichols; and a brother-in-law, Ben (Mary Alice) Tuxhorn; and a sister-in-law, Linda Pope. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, James Pope.
Dwight was a workaholic who always kept himself busy with work and mowing. He love

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