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David Pollard Obituary
Pollard
March 20, 1980-
April 18, 2016
Columbus, GA- Mr. David Christopher Pollard of Columbus passed away Monday at Midtown Medical Center. He was 36 years of age.
The son of Terry and Sandra Pollard Render of Columbus, GA, David was a Columbus native who was a 1998 graduate of Shaw High School. He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Albany State University and was currently working toward his Masters degree at Columbus State University. He was a classroom educator at Carver High School where he also served as Coach for the Baseball team. He also served for two years as a community coach at Jordan Vocational High School. He was a member of Central Baptist Church in Ellerslie, GA.
Survivors, other than his parents, include: his wife, Adrienne Leonard Pollard; one daughter, Joy Dallas Pollard; his beloved siblings, Carlos Pollard, Kimberli N. Render, Angelo Kemp, Davis Thornton, Chastel Thornton and Terrangia Hale; his grandmother, Wyvonnia Pollard; a father and mother-in-law, Robert Leonard and Joyce Leonard; his grandparents-in-law, Paul, Sr. and Nettie Leonard; loving aunts and uncles, Pamela Jordan (Kenny), Vanessa Farley, Willie Pollard (Gail) , Gale Logan (Michael), Dexter Render, Curtis Render, Willie Render, Betty Cartwright, Mary Seldon, Ruby Hall and Tracy Royal (Willie); a special niece, Sydney A. Pollard; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Pollard will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Cascade Hills Church with interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. Rev. Charlotte Edwards and Rev. Carlos Coleman will officiate. Visitation is Saturday, 3 til 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends and the cortege will depart from 1110 Antietam Court at 2:15 the day of the service. Condolences may be expressed at progressivefuneralhome.com. Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. "A Touch of Dignity for Those Who Care".
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Jee
December 8, 2021
Coach Pollard was my teacher alongside Ms Brown. I was in 9th grade science at the time. Even as an adult I now look back and remember the times he often remarked that the class should be more like me due to my timid & quiet nature. He was never shy to correct us and our behavior. He did it out of care for us all. He knew our potential and pushed us to do better, to be better. I remember being in the nurses office one time and he was there, laying down because he was sick. He always showed up regardless. The entire school was quiet the day after he passed. You could hear a pin drop in the hall. I still think about coach pollard and I pray God rest his soul.
Tameaka Davis
May 13, 2019
My heart felt condolences to Davids loved ones. I went to school with David..we graduated from Shaw High Class of 98. He was always such a nice pleasant person to be around. RIH Brother. Gone, but NEVER forgotten.
Joan Walton
April 15, 2019
Peace be with you.
Alan Hogan
April 15, 2019
Still remembered, by all of us. Still missed,Never forgotten.
Delores Mitchell
April 28, 2016
condolences to the family
Adrienne Graves
April 25, 2016
David you will be missed. Thank you for all the conversation and enjoyment of baseball about my son. Prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you for being my friend at BCBSGA. #heavenbound..Be blessed!!
Janis Clark
April 25, 2016
Condolences to the family. David and I had some good times at BCBSGA. Heaven gained an angel. God bless
patricia passmorereynolds
April 24, 2016
sorry for your lost may god be with you all during this painfuly moment being knowning youall for a long timejust like family to me take care
April 24, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
monique lucas
April 24, 2016
sending my prayers and condolences to the pollard family. i blessed to have known david and to call him a friend who has left way too soon . he was truly a great person. i know he is resting with his heavenly father. i will continue to keep you all in my prayers. he will be deeply missed and loved
April 24, 2016
Our prayers are that the Lord will bring you comfort and peace through the wonderful memories you share of Coach Pollard. Nancy & David Hicks
Ressa Hall
April 24, 2016
My heart aches along with my family. We say God took him to soon, but his Father in Heaven say it was on time. God have his mansion ready for him to live in, David is going where the streets are paved with gold. He have left this world and left his name to live on forever. He have left the community sad, who would have known that my little David would make news like this! I would say don't cry and cheer up , but that asking a bit to much, even with me. David a young man from the community have left his earthly family and now crossed over to be with his Heavenly family. We have something to be proud of. The Angels brought him his ticket, he board that train and headed to his mansion in Heaven God said "David come on home and rest " rest on cousin. love you much!
Ressa HALL
Brenda Porch
April 23, 2016
Our prayers are with you and your family. David will be missed. God Bless! Love Jim and Brenda Porch
Eric brier
April 23, 2016
Being on that field and him sitting their until that ball hit the net Him teaching me how to be a man on and off the field
Anthony Herring
April 23, 2016
Prayers for the family of mr.pollard.please know memories bring comfort.
Alan Hogan
April 23, 2016
The world lost one of its true great ones this week, an amazing man, coach, teammate, and friend.
April 23, 2016
Condolences to the Pollard family. Sending prayers. Susan Frazer, Carver class of 81
NEW BIRTH OUT REACH MINIRTRIES
April 23, 2016
NEW BIRTH FAMILY OUT REACH *
TO THE POLLARD and RENDER FAMILY. OUR CONDOLENCES IS WITH YOU ALWAYS .AND MAY HIS LIGHT SHINE ON EACH AND EVERY STUDENT HE SERVED......BLESS ALL OF HIS FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS......
NEW BIRTH FAMILY OUT REACH
ALWAYS,
MUSCOGEE COUNTY ATHELETIC FIELD CREW
April 23, 2016
Muscogee County School Field Crew.
LET COACH POLLARD LIGHT SHINE.
FRED RICHARDSON & CREW
DeYunte Parks
April 23, 2016
Condolences to the Pollard Family. David we had the best of times at Albany State playing baseball together. We became really tight because we had so much in common on and off the field. I'm hurting so bad right now but I know God always have bigger and better plans for us all. Rest easy my homeboy from "COL"!! I love you man!
The Fields Family
April 23, 2016
Love and condolences to the family. We continue to keep you all lifted in prayer. Joy comes in the morning, may the Lord comfort you!
Travis Chambers
April 23, 2016
Travis and Kia Chambers are with the family in prayers!!!!
Gayle Raiford-Durham
April 23, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family, may God grant you peace.
Dee Richardson Brooker
April 23, 2016
The Pollard and Render family. Celebrate his life with a new song.He has done a great works down here. All God can say now is Good and Faithful Servant You have served mankind in my honor
"Well Done" "Well Done".
God bless his wife and daughter specially and may the Angels of God watch over them and his family always. A good Servant he was.
Amanda Johnson
April 23, 2016
Sorry for the loss but coach was a good men
Janta Marshall
April 23, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Pollard family and friends. RIP Coach.
Pamela Davis
April 23, 2016
My heart goes out to the Pollard family.I PRAY for your strength during this sad time. Coach P had such an impact on my son's life. Dajon would talk to highly of him often.COACH asked us to keep DaJon at CARVER just to play on the team.He was such a help to my family in more ways than one. From my family to yours I want to say thank you.COACH P..and I will continue to push Dajon Davis to become the man you believed him to be...Rest in PeacePamela Davis PROUD CARVER BASEBALL mom
Renada Mack
April 22, 2016
Coach Pollard you will be miss.I enjoyed you coaching and coaching my nephew's this year and for the last couple of years. R.I.P
Cindy Milton
April 22, 2016
My heart breaks for the Pollard family. I did not know David on a personal level ..but with all the wonderful things that are being said I sure wish I had known him. Good bless his family and may God's Amazing grace comfort every family member and friend.
Sonya Toombs Coore
April 22, 2016
David you will be missed by many. To his family and friends by all of the love shown on this page so far just further demonstrates what a wonderful guy he was. I went to high school with david and that smile that he had says it all. Praying for the family.
Brenda Lawrence
April 22, 2016
Condolences to the family. May he Rest In Peace.
Amy Cramer
April 22, 2016
David was a great guy and a great friend. He will truly be missed
alisha coleman
April 22, 2016
Prayers and thoughts are with the family and extended family.
Chandra Pitts
April 22, 2016
The Love you showed to everyone who crossed your path--Could not and Will not be overshadowed by such a Devastating ending!! Love is the Greatest Gift of the Fruits of the Spirit and GOD must have seen your Assignment as Complete and Well Done!! The Life You Lived speaks volume and will Live on through Many!! R.I.H. DP Angel here on Earth for a Short Period now Soaring in Heaven!!!!
Linda Chambers
April 22, 2016
Prayers to the family
Shonda Brock
April 22, 2016
My lil brother! May you rest well! You are already missed by soo many! My love and comfort to the Pollard family!
Tammy Seldon
April 22, 2016
To the Pollard family, keep your heads up because joy cometh in the morning. Know that David was a wonderful person and he did everything God wanted him to do which was work with kids. David is in a better place smiling down on us and ,"saying don't cry for me I'm free". Amen!
Lucretia Miller
April 22, 2016
May my condolences bring you comfort, And may my prayers ease the pain of loss.May his soul be at peace with our Heavenly Father
Tasha D sparks
April 22, 2016
To the Pollard family my prayers are with you. I remember when we were all on Delray / Mahan Drive cooling. We depated during high school and as we got grown up. D.P. always had a smile on his face even when he talk trash. He was always friendly and had a positive impact on people. I ask God why? I can't seem to shake this off but my granny Vera Sparks always told me Is not the world we live in it's the people. As you goon this peaceful journey, you will truly be missed.
Janet Hyder
April 22, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you as you grieve and comfort you with His love.
Viola Mason
April 22, 2016
The family have my sympathy,may God strengthen you in your time of grief
Barbara Archie
April 22, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful young man! Barbara Archie
Carrie Folmar
April 22, 2016
Very sorry to hear about David. He was such a nice guy. I went to Shaw High School with him. I played softball for Shaw and came to know him. Praying for the family that the Lord will comfort their hearts.
alisa huguley
April 22, 2016
Coach Pollard will truly be missed. He was a great inspiration to all of his students and his baseball players
Wendy Gilbert
April 22, 2016
I went to High School with David. I hope you find peace and comfort in the love and memories you shared. He was always such a genuine and sweet guy with a warm smile.
Karen Robinson
April 22, 2016
A true leader and example of servanthood
Rufus Reed
April 22, 2016
My deepest sorrow goes out to the Pollard family. During times like this, God, family and friends are here to support you and to be a shoulder to lean on.
David "DP" Pollard, you will be deeply missed as a Father, Son, Brother and Friend.
April 22, 2016
So sorry your loss David was s great man and will be missed!
Anita
April 22, 2016
I extend my sincere condolences to the Pollard family. The death of a loved one is very difficult. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm".
2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
Frank Williams
April 22, 2016
On behalf of myself and my entire family we send our sincerest sympathies in the loss of your loved one. May God wrap his loving arms around each and everyone of you and provide comfort in his memories.
The Kelleys
April 22, 2016
We are praying for all of you at this difficult time. We have such fond memories of our days as Northeast Packers. You were a strong, loving family then and those strong bonds will hold you together now. May God's grace and mercy be with you and give you peace.
Pat, Bruce, Wes and Drew Kelley
Wendy Ray
April 22, 2016
Dear Pollard Family, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. It was an honor to be able to know and work with Coach Pollard. In deepest sympathy, Wendy Ray
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