JR Elzie Lee Pollard

JR Pollard, age 77, passed away in his sleep at his home in Lakeside, AZ on July 22, 2008. He was born on September 6, 1930 in Clayton, Oklahoma to the late Elmer and Alice Pollard. JR moved to Arizona in 1950 when he began working for the Magma Mining Company in Superior, Arizona 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, Arizona. 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; 7 grandchildren and numerous grandchildren and his four legged constant companion, Hunter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn on July 9, 2007 and his parents. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 8, 2008 at the Elks Lodge BPOE #2809, 1775 E. Maple Street, Globe, AZ 85501.