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He graduated from James M. Bennett High School in 1969 and began his career with the Maryland State Police as a cadet in 1969. He worked throughout the state of Maryland in a variety of State Police divisions, retiring as a sergeant at the Berlin barrack in 1992. He was a longtime member of the Maryland Troopers Association and the Sons of the American Legion Springhill Post 237 in Hebron. He was an avid golfer, playing for Green Hill Country Club in numerous city championships.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathy; a son, Wesley of Ocean City; a daughter, Stephanie Simpson of Salisbury; two grandchildren; his mother and stepfather, Wanda and Jerry Hopkins; a brother, Kirk "Chip" Pollitt; and a stepbrother, Dean Hopkins of Tyaskin.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Pollitt
5 Entries
July 18, 2019
Kathy, I just heard! I'm so very sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Praying for your peace of mind and heart...
Scott Pat Lee
July 16, 2019
Kathy, Wesley & Stephanie...Wanda, Jerry, Chip & Dean,
We have you all in our deepest thoughts and prayers during this sad time! We are thinking of each of you!
Love ya,
Scott & Pat Lee
Edith Adkins
July 15, 2019
Sending my prayers and thoughts to the family. I remember exactly where Gary and his family lived in Hebron. RIP Gary!
July 12, 2019
Sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. Gary and I had a lot of great times together hunting, fishing, playing ball and working together. Gary will be missed.
RIP my friend.
Wayne E. Smith, Delmar, Md.
July 12, 2019
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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Jul
13
Visitation
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Holloway Funeral Home - Salisbury501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
Jul
13
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Holloway Funeral Home - Salisbury501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
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Holloway Funeral Home - Salisbury501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804
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