William R. Pope, Jr.

Bill Pope, 87, of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2019 at his home.

Bill was born in Flat River, MO. He graduated from MU in 1954 and worked as a sales rep for American Sterilizer, retiring in 1996 after 35 years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Overland Park.

He married Mary Helffrich on June 6, 1964 in St. Louis. She survives at the home. Addition survivors include his sons, William R. (Paula) Pope, III, St. Louis, MO, John Pope, Overland Park and Russell (Christy) Pope, Overland Park; a sister, Jean Hill, Belton, TX; grandchildren, Kimberly Cole, Lydia Pope, Wesley Pope, Reese Pope and John Pope  and a great granddaughter, Clara Cole.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 14 at Christ Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Alzheimer's Association.