Deep Gap, NC- Silas Andrew "Bubby" Pope, infant son of Jonathan Andrew and Melissa Ann Benfield-Pope, gained his Heavenly Wings, Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Born July 28, 2023, in Ashe County, Silas was given his name meaning "Man of the Woods" .

Surviving other than his parents are his siblings, Urijah Jerome Benfield; Ezra LeRoy Benfield; Elisha Rome Benfield; Tirzah Sadie-Ann Pope; Dalton Andrew Pope and Zoey Faith Pope.  He is also survived by his Maternal Grandfather, Johnny Jerome Ward and wife Flossie of Roan Mountain, TN; Paternal Grandfather Lester Michael Pope and wife Sandra of West Jefferson; Paternal Grandmother Linda Kay Huffman and Partner, Tommy of West Jefferson; Paternal Great-Grandmother, Lucille Eggers of Mountain City, TN; Uncle, Pastor Wesley Ward and wife Sarah of Roan Mountain, TN; Aunt, Jeanie Miller and husband Darrell of Deep Gap; Uncle, Michael Pope and wife Samantha of Todd; and many other cousins and family.

He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother, Sadie Ann Ward.

A celebration of Silas' Life will be held on his Birthday, Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Hampton Funeral Service in Boone, with Pastor Wesley Ward officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ward Family Cemetery.  The Family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 3:00 until 4:00 PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Greater Remnant Church, 185 Hwy 80, Bakersville, NC 28705.

The Family wishes to express their great appreciation to Dr. Clinton Zimmerman of Blue Ridge Pediatrics for his deepest care and concern for Silas.

Online condolences may be sent to the Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of the arrangements.