Charles D. Ponder Sr.

Charles D. Ponder Sr. EAST BRIDGEWATER Charles D. Charlie Ponder Sr., 64, of East Bridgewater, died Tuesday, June 16, surrounded by his family, at home. He was the loving husband of Marjorie J. (Cole) Ponder. Charles was born in Tuplo, Miss., and was a son of the late Talmedge and Tina (Archer) Ponder. Charlie grew up in Mississippi, until the age of 12. He has been a resident of East Bridgewater for the past 35 years. He was employed by the Polaroid Corporation for 25 years and a welder for Buildout Company for the past three years. Charlie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy from 1961-1965. He was a 2nd class petty officer on the USS Okinawa during the Cuban Missle Crisis. He enjoyed restoring cars, woodworking, target shooting and working with his hands. In addition to his loving wife Marjorie, he was the loving father of Charles D. Ponder Jr. and his wife Jane of East Bridgewater and Cheri J. Fox and her husband William of Halifax; loving grandfather of Cassie and Delaney Ponder of East Bridgewater, Mackenzie and Heather Fox of Halifax; loving brother of Tal and Bob Ponder of Florida, Bill Ponder of Maine, Betty Austin of Mississippi, June Eblen of Florida and Nel Salori of Brockton. He was also the brother of the late Lucille Ponder. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 20, at 10 a.m., in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. His visiting hours will be held Friday, June 19, from 4-8 p.m., in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 at the rotary), Whitman. Donations may be made in his name to the Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.blanchardfc.com.