Submitted by Dennis Thomas
Bonnie Plants Farm, one of the most prominent plant businesses in the United States, which began in Union Springs, has lost one of its original pioneers. James “Bubba” Pope passed away on June 18, 2026, in Maryville, Tennessee. Bubba was the first Bonnie Plant Farm man to venture into that part of the country; I think it was some time in the early sixties. That means he was there for well over 60 years. Bubba was 85 years old and was a major cog until the very end.