Buck Pope

Obituaries

November 17, 2023

Buck Pope

Buck Joe Bob Pope, 76, retired Okmulgee firefighter and resident of Morris, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023, in Tulsa. He was born Thursday, March 6, 1947, to Robert Emile Pope and Francisc Babe (Looney) Pope in Okmulgee. Buck March 6, 1947 – November 13, 2023

was a veteran of the U.S Army. Graveside service took place Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Little Cussetah Cemetery in Morris. Military honors were provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.

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