Josh Pope, 46, of Mt. Summit, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was born December 13, 1974 to David Keith Pope and Georgette (Alumbaugh) Pope.
Josh attended Blue River High School and was a member of the Class of 1992. He had worked at Kairos Specialty Metals in Mt. Summit. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, organizing his garage, and loved his dog, Gunner. He was fun-loving, happy and adventuresome.
He is survived by his mother and step-father, Georgette and Jon Miles of Mt. Summit; uncle, John (Lesley) Alumbaugh of New Castle; aunts, Terrie (Ernie) Crabtree of Winter Haven, FL, Abby Massengale of New Castle, Pam Miles of Lake Forrest, CA, and Karen (Eddie) Poole of Middletown; several cousins, Isaac and Spencer Alumbaugh, Amber Dowell, Jenny and Kathy Crabtree, Sherry Barlow, Greg Ballenger, Cody Dobbs and Rick Reno; and a special friend, Crystal Black.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Keith Pope, aunt, Betty Jean Gaddis, cousin, Joey Massengale; maternal grandparents, George and Claudette Alumbaugh; paternal grandparents, Keith and Cora Pope.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at Mt. Summit Cemetery with Mark Herbkersman officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to the New Castle Henry County Humane Society, 11 Midway Dr., New Castle, IN 47362. You may share a condolence or memory at www.hinsey-brown.com.