Michael Logan Pope

SSGT Michael Logan Pope, 30, of Oceanside, California, formerly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. He graduated from Nettleton High School in 2009. Logan joined the United States Marine Corps in 2013 as a machine gunner. Logan went on to become a Marine Corps Water Instructor, Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Instructor, and a Drill Instructor, which is one of the most looked upon achievements because it is the most demanding duty. During his eight years of service, Logan received numerous decorations and awards, including The Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM). This is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed commendably in routine duties or exceptional achievements. In his spare time, Logan enjoyed gaming and riding motorcycles, but his true hobby was muscle cars. He loved working on cars, particularly his Chevrolet Camaro. Logan was the son of Martin Pope and Shannon Stroud. He was preceded in death by his papaw, Hal Wayne Yarbrough.

Survivors include his wife of seven years, Andrea Pope; sons, Ryker and Jude; father, Martin Pope; mother, Shannon (Steve) Stroud; sister, Allison DeAnne Pope and her fiance, Josh Pickett; brother, Tyler Blake Chancery; paternal grandmother, Maxine Bowers; maternal grandmother, Virginia Lyons; and maternal step grandmother, Jeanetta Yarbrough..

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8 at Heath Funeral Home in Paragould. The funeral is Monday at 10am at Heath Colonial Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Hudson officiating. Burial is in Woods Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Adam Baumann, Billy Payne, Andrew Gaynor, Jon Lathrop, and two United States Marines. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Pope, Johnny Magee, Nick Rymer, Levi Cloud, and the United States Marine Corps.