POLLARD, Lester Irvin, 90, of Keysville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Minnie Sizmore Pollard; three daughters, Jackie Blankenship and husband, Gerald, of Mechanicsville, Va., Gerri Davis and late husband, Patrick, of Chesterfield, Va., Brenda Miller and husband, Richard, of Franklin, Va.; one son, John Lester Pollard of Blackstone, Va.; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Eva Huddleston of Keysville, Va.; and one brother, David Russell Pollard and wife, Ruth McKay, of Richmond, Va. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years, Ruth William Pollard. Lester was in CCC Camp No. 2386, and served in the Navy in World War II as a cook. A Graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009, in the Dale Memorial Park in Chesterfield, Va. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, Va., on Wednesday, September 23, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad of the Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Building Fund. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
I remember Mr. Pollard from my teen years going to school next door to "Pollards Frosty Treat". He and Mrs. Pollard were well liked by all the kids. In later years after closing the drive in I was reacquainted with him when he became a route salesman. Truly a fine gentleman
david woodfin
September 29, 2009 | Chesterfield, VA
Thanks to everyone. My Dad wanted so badly at the end for us to put his shoes on so he could get out of bed and walk. He now has his best suit and shoes on and is walking with the Lord. It is really a "Good Day". I love you DAD!!!!
Brenda Miller
September 23, 2009 | Franklin, VA
I know Mr. Pollard is in heaven and is happy with the Lord.
Mildred Miller
September 23, 2009 | Williamsburg, VA
I was so sorry to hear of Lester's passing. He was a wonderful person and I will remember him always with fondness and I will miss him. I know your hearts are breaking but please let your memories console you now and may God continue to lift you up. I wish I could be there to hug each of you but it is impossible.
Your cousin Ann Goodroe
September 23, 2009 | Phenix City, AL
