POLLARD, JR

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ July 28, 2008 JR Pollard, 77, died in his sleep at his home in Lakeside July 22, 2008. He was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Clayton, Okla. to the late Elmer and Alice Pollard. JR moved to Arizona in 1950 when he began working for the Magma Mining Company in Superior retiring in 1978. He then spent the next 20 years of his life enjoying his kids and grandchildren, splitting his time between his homes in Queen Valley and Lakeside. JR was a humble, hardworking, honest, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. JR is survived by his daughter, Rebecca (Russell) Ortiz of Chandler, sons, William (Arlinda) Walker of Tucson and William "Butch" (Debbie) Pollard of Miami, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and numerous grandchildren and his four legged constant companion, Hunter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn July 9, 2007 and his parents. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Elks Lodge BPOE No. 2809, 1775 E. Maple Street, Globe, AZ 85501. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book visit www.owensmortuary.com.