Lee T. Pollock

1946 - 2026

Lee T Pollock
Born: September 19, 1946 in Battle Creek, MI
Died: January 5, 2026 in Princeton, IL
Princeton - Lee T. Pollock, age 79, of Princeton, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Goldwater Care, surrounded by his loved ones.
Lee was born on September 19, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Lyle Arthur Pollock and Helen (Gibbs) Pollock Thorp. He attended Princeton High School and later earned his GED.
On May 11, 1974, Lee married the love of his life, Linda Brown, in Princeton, Illinois. They shared 51 years together, building a life rooted in love, family, and shared memories.
Lee worked in automobile sales, owning and operating Lee's OK Used Cars, where he was well known in the community and loved working (talking haggling) anywhere.
He had a love for collecting historical artifacts and took great pride in creating beautiful and detailed displays. His most notable collections included the Jesse James Collection and the Wild Bill Hickok Collection. Because of his vast and impressive historical knowledge and collections, Lee was interviewed on both A&E and The History Channel.
Lee is survived by his wife, Linda Brown Pollock of Princeton, IL; his son, Aaron Pollock of Princeton, IL; niece, Shelly (Mike) Clark, and family; great niece, Molley Mares; as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, one great great-niece and one great great-nephew; his favorite doodle Oliver and his most favorite Stella Rosella.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle Arthur Pollock and Helen Pollock Thorp; stepfather Bill Thorp, sister, Terrill Mares; two nephews: Todd Mares and his brother David Mares; and his in-laws, Jeanne and Harlow Brown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Second Hand Ranch, 25375 1150 N Avenue, Princeton, IL 61356.
Online condolences may be shared at www.norbergfh.com.
Arrangements Entrusted to Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments, in Princeton, IL.