Gary Tusten Pope

Gary Tusten Pope, of Charleston, SC, died Friday, May 8, 2026. He is the husband of Margaret Christian Pope. Gary was a son of the late Thomas Harrington, Jr. and Mary Waties Lumpkin Pope.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Helen Pinkston Pope of Atlanta, GA, Gary Tusten Pope, Jr. of Spartanburg, SC, Elizabeth Pope Williamson of Charleston, SC, and Ann Stelling Pope of Charleston, SC.

A complete obituary will be shared here when it becomes available.

Graveside services will be conducted by Father Slaven Manning at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Rosemont Cemetery in Newberry, SC.

Memories and messages of condolence may be shared here on Gary's tribute page.

Whitaker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Pope family.