Earl was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on March 26, 1938 to Marion Neely Pope and Polly Ely. He died on Thursday, November 15th at St. Anthony Hospital. He served in the Marines for three years and was stationed in Japan, and worked in off shore oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico as a derrick hand which he really enjoyed. He lived in Maryland and Florida pursuing an insurance career. After moving to Oklahoma City, he was employed by several local car dealerships. He especially enjoyed gardening, fishing, making his annual gumbo, gambling, Nascar racing and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bobby and Nicky, his beloved daughter, Tammy ChamBon, and granddaughter, Tiffany Chantelle ChamBon. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Deanna Joan Pope; three children, Marion Richard "Rick" Pope, Ginger Winston and husband Val, Paula Campbell and husband David; two step-sons, Kelly Schuler and wife Shannon, and Kevin Schuler; son-in-law, Chico ChamBon; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Springdale Baptist Church, 3900 N.W. 50th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73112. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 21, 11:00am in Rose Hill Burial Park. Graveside Service Wednesday, November 21, 2012 11:00 AM Rose Hill Burial Park 6005 N.W. Grand Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK