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Paul Pollitt Obituary
1928-2008With family and loved ones gathered at his bedside, Paul J. Pollitt passed away on Friday night at West Florida Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, on May 2, 2008. He had suffered with several extended illnesses and health problems. Paul served four years in the Navy and received the Good Conduct and National Defense Service Medals. He was a member of the USS Saipan Association. He retired from Gulf Power Company after 30 years service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Pensacola, Florida. Paul's hobbies included music, antique cars and Model A Club of Pensacola, His most recent project was restoring a 1934 Rolls Royce.
Paul was born in Bon Secour, Alabama, to Joseph Lee and Mabel Pollitt on September 4, 1928.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Ronnie & Kenneth Pollitt and his sister Peggy Harden.
He is survived by his wife, Vera Jean Elliott Pollitt of 59 years, his brother Otis Pollitt (wife Eleanore), children Peggy Diane Shepherd (husband David Shepherd) and Michael Pollitt (wife Lisa Pollitt), grandchildren Beth Shepherd, Luke Shepherd (wife Rose), Paul Ray Shepherd (wife Malinda) and Sarah Shepherd.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, May 5, 2008 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South with Rev. David H. Shepherd & Don McLaughlin officiating. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Model A Club of Pensacola, Florida.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to service Monday.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund.
The family wishes to express gratitude to all our friends and family who have supported us through this hard time. They would also like to thank all the doctors and nurses who cared for Paul while he was at West Florida Hospital. May God bless you for all your thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South 100 Beverly Parkway Pensacola, Florida is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Pollitt
TERRI ANGEL
May 5, 2008
My Sincere sympathy, my friends Ottis and Eleanore have loving memories they've told me about Paul. May the Eternal life be a blessing we all know one day, and meet up with our brother Paul in heaven! My prayers continue for your family.
Catherine Stearns
May 5, 2008
You are all in our prayers,and on our hearts, Deepest sympathy
love Jim& Cathy Stearns
Cindy Turley
May 5, 2008
May God Bless you at this time. My prayers and love are with you. I thank you for the support you have given my family (Lee Pollitt's). I am sorry I could not be there. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
May 5, 2008
Sincere sympathy to all who mourn the loss of our Patriot.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #566 Pensacola FL
DELORES & BILL LIGHTNER
May 4, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.Paul
was my 2nd cousin and a beautiful soul here on earth now he is with his father in heaven. May God bless you all. Mary & Delores Lawrence
Dave and Debbie Irby
May 4, 2008
We love you guys and are praying for you during this time of grief. May God Bless You all.
Larry & Marvina Blackburn
May 4, 2008
I am Larry, the son of Florence Blackburn (Pollitt). I filmed the Thanksgiving reunion in Alabama in 1984 when most of the relatives were still around. He will be missed.
I am Larry's wife Marvina if you would like a copy of the video please let us know.
We are sorry for your loss.
Faye Richbourg-Doherty
May 4, 2008
My warmest regards to the Pollitt family. In the mid 50's I became friends with Ottis, Paul and Mrs Pollitt while dating Kenneth. There was much love in this family. May God give you all peace in your loss.
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