Larry N. Pope
July 25, 1945 – April 14, 2026
IN THE CARE OF
Larry was born in Columbus, Georgia, to the late George Elmon Brown and Lillian Grant Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Pope.
A graduate of Lanier High School, Larry continued his education at the University of Georgia. He founded Sides and Pope Architectural Firm and later retired as an architect and partner with SP Design in Macon. He was a longtime member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and was respected in his profession for his integrity, attention to detail, and dedication to his clients.
Larry was deeply involved in his community. He served as both a coach and board member with West Macon Little League and Freedom Park Softball, and also helped coach softball at First Presbyterian Day School (FPD) and Mercer University. He was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and Mount Zion Baptist Church.
He had a remarkable gift for turning blank pages into meaningful designs, bringing dreams to life both big and small. His creativity, along with the trust others placed in him, brought him great fulfillment. He often said, “I have something no one can take away—I love my work and my clients,” and many of those clients became lifelong friends.
Larry is survived by his wife, Wanda Pope; his children, Elise Pope Shedd (Thomas), Chad Frazier (Sarah), Hank Moore (McKenzie), Monica Pope Evans (Todd), Ginny Moore Reeves (Rob), and Brad Thigpen (Lindsey). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Wanda M. Pope Scholarship, CSC Foundation, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, Georgia 30204, or to the Middle Georgia State University Mary M. Pope Memorial Scholarship.
Snow’s Memorial Chapel at Bass Road has charge of arrangements
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