Thomas A. Pope, 64 of Lawson, died Monday, August 6, 2018 at the Excelsior Springs Hospital.

Tom was born April 4, 1954 in Tuscumbia, MO to Lloyd David Pope and Patricia (Hurtubise) Pope.

Tom was united in marriage to Laura Barrett on June 28, 1974. She survives of the home. He is also survived by one son, Jeremy Pope and wife Kelly of Kearney; one daughter, Audra Morris and husband, Travis of Lawson. He also has 4 grandchildren, Thomas and Hannah Pope of Kearney and Kobe and Avilynn Morris of Lawson. Tom is survived by his parents; his sisters, Mary and Peter Larsen of Pattensburg; Dianne Murdock, of Kearney, and Velvet and Jim Oliphant of Vibbard. Tom also has three brothers, Dave & Debbie Pope of Holt; Robert Pope of Vibbard, and Clint and Suzzanne Pope of Lawson. He was also blessed with over 100 nieces and nephews.

Tom was a 1973 graduate of Excelsior Springs High School. He grew up in Vibbard and lived in Lawson since his marriage. Tom was a contractor and built several homes in the surrounding area.

Tom was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. He was a member of the Vibbard Christian Union Church in Rayville where he served several years as elder and song leader. Tom was a member of the Gospelaires and played drums for 41 years.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 11th at 6:00 pm at the Vibbard Christian Union Church, Rayville. Burial will be on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at Old Union Cemetery in Lawson.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Vibbard Christian Union Church. They can be mailed to the church at Box 453, Lawson, MO 64062 or to Thurman's Funeral Home at 507 East Main, P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

On-line condolences may be left to the family at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.