Walter Leroy Pope (CAN-346), age 98, of Mackinaw City, Michigan, passed away on August 16, 2024. Walter was born on October 16, 1925, in Petoskey, Michigan the son of the late Dewey and Lillian Pope.

Walter was a proud service member service in Pattons 3rd Army, 87th Infantry Division. He received a Golden Acorn Patch and was a heavy weapons specialist for Company Cannon Co. and the 346th Regiment. He served from 1943-1946.

Walter Leroy Pope, age 98, of Mackinaw City, Michigan, passed away on August 16, 2024. Walter was born on October 16, 1925, in Petoskey, Michigan the son of the late Dewey and Lillian Pope.

Walter was a proud service member service in Pattons 3rd Army, 87th Infantry Division. He received a Golden Acorn Patch and was a heavy weapons specialist for Company Cannon Co. and the 346th Regiment. He served from 1943-1946.

Walter is survived by his sister, Lorehdelle Darow; niece and nephew, Susan Romanauski and Jim Darow; great-nieces and nephews, Shannon Darrow, Brooke Tatrow, Alex Darrow, and Ashley Darrow-Reese. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother-in-law, Jim; and his niece, Melissa Darrow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Legion Post #159 by mail at 106 South Huron St., Mackinaw City, MI.