Thomas Junior Pope

Mr. Thomas Junior Pope, affectionately known as “TJ”, entered into rest on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the age of 45. 

TJ was born in Hart County on November 3, 1977, son of Thomas Junior Heard and Cynthia Denise Pope. He was educated in the Elbert County School System with the Class of 1997, and worked as a laborer in various granite manufacturing companies. TJ love this family dearly and was always a Daddy’s Boy. He was the life of any party, and danced every opportunity he received. Known as “Mr. Cowboy”, TJ was an excellent cook. 

Survivors include his children: Tamiya Pope, Taneea Pope, Tamryn Pope, and Thomas Junior Robinson, all of Elberton; father and step-mother: Thomas Junior Heard and Christine of Elberton; mother, Cynthia Denise Pope and her fiance' Eric Moore of Elberton; siblings: Jerry (Geanna) Pope of Elberton, Brandon Heard of Philadelphia, PA, Lance Heard of Elberton, Treasure (Jotravious) Ardister of Elberton, and Kindrick Pope of Elberton; special nephew, Jimtorious Hill of Elberton; special aunt, Ada Gaines of Elberton; special cousins, Sandra Almond and Jennifer Gaines; and a host of other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Rucker Pope; and sister, Lisa Denise Pope.

Public viewing will be held on Friday, July 14, from 9:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at Berry Funeral Home. 

Funeral services celebrating TJ’s life will be held on Saturday, July 15, at 2:00p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Berry Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Potter’s Church Cemetery. 

The family is at the home of Jerry Pope, 224 Locklin Street, Elberton, GA 30635. 

Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.berryfh.com.

Berry Funeral Home & Crematory of Elberton is respectfully in charge of arrangements for Mr. Thomas Junior Pope.