Francis P Bope

Francis P. Bope, 95, of Rushville, died Friday, March 12, 2021 at the Pickering House. He was born June 2, 1925 in Rushville, Ohio the son of Robert and Emma (Miller) Bope. Francis was a graduate of Rushville High School and farmed his entire career in the Rushville area. - He was a member of the Rushcreek Presbyterian Church and the Fairfield County Farm Bureau for many years. He was the last living charter member of the Rushville Union Lions Club, where he had served in multiple capacities. He was a longtime member of the Fairfield County Fair Board, Fairfield Union Local School Board and Fairfield County School Board.
Francis is survived by his children, Bonnie (Craig) Stanley, Nancy (Darrell) Myers and James (Teresa) Bope; daughter-in-law, Victoria Bope; grandchildren, Tracy (Ron) Greene, J. B. (Amy) Cunningham, Wendy Schiff, Chad (Amy) Myers, Ben (Nina) Myers, Rob (Kelly) Myers, Christina (James) Clark and Dustin (Rebecca) Clark; great-grandchildren, Jabe Cunningham, Connor, Chase, Rosie, Ellie, Emma and Carter Myers, R. J. Lynn, Luke Clark, Ella and Serena Bope; and step-grandchildren, Elaine Stanley and Timothy (Julie) Stanley. He was preceded in death his parents; wife, Juanita Bope on May 19, 2013; son, Gary Bope; daughter-in-law, Debra Bope; and step-grandsons, David and Jeffrey Stanley.
A time to visit with Francis’ family will take place Tuesday, March 16th from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 PM at the Rushcreek Presbyterian Church, 7741 Main St., Rushville, OH 43150. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3:30 PM in the church with Pastor Nick England officiating. Graveside services will follow at West Rushville Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Francis’ memory to Rushcreek Presbyterian Church or Fairhope Hospice, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, OH 43130. Online condolences at www.morganfuneralhomeohio.com