Ricky A. Pope, 73, of North Little Rock, Passes Away

Ricky a. Pope passes away at 73

Ricky A. Pope, a long-time resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas, died on November 5, 2026, according to A Natural State Funeral Service.

He was 73 years old at the time of his death. A Natural State Funeral Service reported that Pope passed away following a battle with cancer, a condition of which he was reportedly unaware.

Born on October 4, 1935, in Athens, Georgia, Pope spent much of his life characterized by his service to others and his long-term professional dedication.

A lifetime of service and passion

Pope spent nearly 40 years working with The House of Marble. During those decades, he was recognized for his hard work and commitment to his role within the company.

Outside of his professional life, he was a devoted fan of NASCAR. He specifically spent much of his time cheering for driver Mark Martin.

His personal interests also included hunting and fishing. Those close to him noted that his most defining trait was a willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

He is survived by his life partner of more than 30 years, Kathy Pledger. He also leaves behind his companion, Chole Lynn.

Pope was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and his grandparents. The family expressed gratitude to the hospice staff for the care provided during his final days.

Funeral arrangements in Jacksonville

The community will gather to honor his memory through several scheduled services in Jacksonville, Arkansas.

A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at A Natural State Funeral Service. The funeral service will take place the following day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 2:00 P.M., at the same location.

Following the services, Pope will be laid to rest at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Cabot, Arkansas. A Natural State Funeral Service is handling the arrangements at 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas.

An online guestbook has been made available for those wishing to share memories at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com.

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