Sidney Pope

Sidney passed away June 22nd, 2016 at the age of 80. He was born, February 23rd 1936 to Joseph and Ollie (Banks) Pope. He was a US Marine Veteran that served his country proudly. Sidney married Sandra Hardin on April 12th, 1985; along with two young boys, who later took his surname. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.Sidney is survived by his wife, Sandra of Lewisville, TX; sons Denny and Danny Pope of Denton, TX; grandchildren Wesley, Taylor, Morgan, McKenzie, Gabrielle, Rylee, Brianna, and Natalie; sisters Mary Mixon, Eloise Banks-Pope, and Bernice Pope-Beck; numerous nieces and nephews.He graduated Robertsdale High School, in Alabama, and entered Marine basic training in 1954. He qualified as a Field Artillery Forward Observer in the Marines, and completed his service, in 1958, achieving rank of Sergeant. He graduated Auburn University with a Bachelor of Aeronautical Administration, in 1962. He soon started work at LTV Aerospace in Engineering Planning. Sidney soon took an interest in computer programming and, after two years of night classes, embarked on a 32-year career in programing. He chose to remain actively employed, even after retirement, as a special needs school bus driver.