Background
Pope, Tony Allen was born on June 25, 1944 in Newton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Forrest Eugene and Glenna Mae (Schell) Pope.
Pope, Tony Allen was born on June 25, 1944 in Newton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Forrest Eugene and Glenna Mae (Schell) Pope.
Student, King's Business College, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1964.
Cost department manager Charles Pindyck Company, Inc., Newton, 1964-1967. Secretary, treasurer Catawba Rental Company, Inc., Claremont, North Carolina, 1967-1980, president, from 1980, Cargo Transporters, Inc., Claremont, from 1983, Freight Connection, Inc., Claremont, from 1984.
Chairman City of Claremont Planning Board, 1977. President St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Claremont, 1979, United Way, Newton, 1980. Served with United States National Guard, 1966-1972.
Member American Truck Leasing Network (vice president since 1980), Truck Renting and Leasing Association (board directors since 1986), North Carolina Car and Truck Leasing Association (board directors Raleigh chapter since 1972), North Carolina Trucking Association, Catawba Valley Traffic Club, Catawba County Chamber of C. (vice president since 1987), American Legion, Delta Nu Alpha Traffic Club. Clubs: Catawba Country. Lodges: Rotary (president Newton chapter 1985-1985).
Married Patricia Ann Bumgarner, October 4, 1964. Children: John Robert, Tina Lynn.