James "Jim:" Pope, 56, of Midland passed away on May 7, 2009 at an Odessa nursing home. Memorial services will be held at a later date. He was born on December 11, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas to James and Julia Pope. He received his doctorate in theology and worked in the ministry as well as in the furniture business. Jim had a music ministry and prison ministry for many years. He truly loved the Lord.Survivors include his wife, Janie Pope of Midland; three daughters, Shanna Pope of Garland; Jamie Elizabeth Pope of Richardson, and Christa LeMoine and husband Jason of Odessa; a son, Robert Brown of Tulsa, OK; a sister, Debbie Whooley of Harrisburg, PA; brother-in-law, Dan Stephenson of Austin, TX; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,