My Grandfather

My Grandfather "Grandy" passed away last night at the age of 87. Please keep my family in your thoughts and prayers. We will be going to Knoxville on Sunday at 2 PM for the Memorial Service.

POLLARD, JAMES W. - age 87 of Knoxville, TN went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2008. He was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. Born in McMinnville, TN to parents Bill and Ercie Green Pollard in 1920, he was a veteran of World War II having served with General Patton's Third Army. Upon graduation from the University of Tennessee he was employed by Rohm and Haas Company for 33 years. Following retirement, he was actively involved with a variety of volunteer organizations including The Service Corporation of Retired Executives, The AARP/IRS Income Tax Program, the Children's Hospital Fantasy of Trees, and especially his church. Mr. Pollard was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Evelyn Pollard; children, Bill Pollard of Chattanooga, Steve Pollard and wife Sara of Murfreesboro, Joe Pollard and wife Wanda of Hayes, VA, and Donna Russell and husband Andy of Greensboro, NC; and nine grandchildren. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, September 14, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 7001 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919, with Pastor David Graybeal officiating. The family will welcome friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church or Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 15010, Knoxville, TN 37901.