OLIVER A. POLLARD JR.

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OLIVER POLLARD Obituary

Judge Oliver A. Pollard, Jr., of Petersburg, died on June 10, 2018, at age 86. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances Mason Pollard and Oliver Amos Pollard of Petersburg; and his brother, Peyton Mason Pollard of Richmond. A proud native of Petersburg, he graduated from Petersburg High School, attended St. Christopher's School, and then graduated from the University of Virginia (proud Deke!) in 1954. Following his service in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps, he earned a degree from T. C. Williams Law School of the University of Richmond in 1959. He was an attorney (and later a partner) with White, Hamilton, Wyche and Shell and later followed his father to become a judge of the Circuit Court of Petersburg, where he served for 29 years.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth Poteet Pollard; and his four children, Oliver "Trip" Pollard III (Elizabeth Outka), Mary Mason Pollard Wood (Vincent), John Montgomery Pollard (Kirsten Kindler) all of Richmond and Edward Peyton Pollard (Jill) of Norfolk. Also, six grandchildren, Elizabeth Mason Wood, Anne Peyton Wood, Katherine Elizabeth Pollard, Thomas Elliott Pollard, Sadie Anne Pollard and John Frederic Pollard; his sister-in-law, Nancy Curdts Pollard; and nephew, Peyton Mason Pollard, Jr. of Richmond; niece Melinda Pollard Stump of Raleigh; and his brother-in-law, Dr. James E. Poteet of Point Clear, Alabama. Bud's interests included oil painting, golf, bonsai, building twig furniture, gardening, genealogy and historic preservation. He authored Under the Blue Ledge, a history of Nelson County.

Interment in Blandford Cemetery will be private. A memorial service will be held at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oliver A. Pollard, Jr., Fellowship Fund at the University of Virginia, P.O. Box400331, Charlottesville, VA 22904, or Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA 23803, or the Southside Virginia Emergency Crew, P.O. Box 574, Petersburg, VA 23804. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com

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Published by The Progress-Index from Jun. 13 to Jun. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for OLIVER POLLARD

12 Entries

Janett Boyce

July 9, 2018

Buddy was my 1st boss and friend when he began with White, Hamilton, Wyche and Shell. He made me love working for attorneys and I am sorry he is no longer with us. My best to all of his family.

Cynthia Clark

June 18, 2018

So sorry to hear about your loss, Mrs. Pollard and to your dear family. I was not aware of this until today, Monday, June 19, 2018. He was a great man to everyone and to your family. I will pray for your family that all of you will find the peace and comfort needed during this time.

Donald Hannuksela

June 15, 2018

Judge Pollard was fair and well respected and it was an honor to be able to testify in his court as a police officer.

Gerald Hite and Family

June 15, 2018

In this season of sorrow, may you find that
on the most difficult days the beauty of memories bring comfort.

Bill Bray

June 14, 2018

Judge Pollard was a great judge and an amazing man. I just got to see his art at the gallery in May. I spent years prosecuting in his courtroom He will be missed.

Rick Stevenson

June 14, 2018

It was an honor to serve as court security for Judge Pollard. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Spencer Wilkinson

June 14, 2018

As a police officer I was in Mr. Pollard's court on many occasions. Judge Pollard was everything a judge should be, firm, understanding and fair. As a man he was even better than he was as a judge. Rest in Peace, a well deserved rest for a job better than well done.

Cassandra Conover

June 14, 2018

Judge Pollard molded and shaped me to be the best Commonwealth Attorney that I could be from the onstart of my 27 year career in 1991. Later, Judge D'Alton joined with him in instilling in me the demand for high quality professionalism, prosecution, and trial advocacy that my citizens demanded and deserved! Judge Pollard called me Dragon Lady because I would be tough at times! I loved him for he was my mentor and my inspiration! One of a kind!

Charles Redden

June 13, 2018

Judge Pollards was a credit to The City and judicial system an HONEST man will be missed and 10 years I knew him

June 13, 2018

We will really miss our good neighbor on Market Street. We will always fondly remember the Judge!
Cheryl, Ashleigh, Daniel and Kelly Moody

Andrea Huntjens

June 13, 2018

Our deepest condolences to your family. Buddy was kind & gave me a tour of Trapezium house, he was proud of it. Godspeed his journey and blessings on your family.
Andrea & Frits Huntjens

Virginia Perry

June 12, 2018

Judge Pollard was an outstanding judge and a fine man. I am deeply moved and saddened at his passing. He was a perfectionist on the bench and took detailed notes on cases. I appreciate his dedication to the profession and his willingness to mentor young lawyers coming up in his courtroom. He had a great smile and sense of humor, too. I was influenced by him in my development as a lawyer and can say I became a better lawyer and a better person from having known him. The world is a darker place without his presence. Requiescat in pace.

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