James Loyd Pope, 82 of Friona died Sunday September 16, 2012 in Friona. Funeral Services have been scheduled for 10:00 A. M. Wednesday September 19, 2012 at the Tenth St. Church Of Christ in Friona with Jay Henderson, Ron Smiley, Steve Knoll officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home of Friona. Mr. Pope was born May 10, 1930 in Floyd County to Leonard Davis and Iva Irene Smith Pope. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a corporal in the artillery division. He was a long time maintenance man at Cargill, he loved buying and selling classic cars and playing checkers and in his retirement loved salvaging cans and miscellaneous metals. He was a member of the Tenth St. Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda, 2 sisters Emma Lou Wyly and Glenna Mae Bainum and 1 brother Smith Willford. Survivors include- 3 sons: Mike Pope and wife Bonnie of Friona, Terry Pope of Lake Tapps, Washington, Gary Pope and wife Francis of Muleshoe, 2 brothers: Fred Pope of Boise, Idaho, Gene Pope of Dumas, 5 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren. Memorials to Prairie Acres Nursing Home 201 E. 15th St. Friona, Texas 79035 You may sign the online register book at www.blackwellmullins.com