of Maumelle, AR

September 22, 1942 - March 20, 2024

John Morgan Pollard, Jr., 81, of Maumelle, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 20, 2024. He was born September 22, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas, a son of the late John Morgan and Dorothy Agnes (Hibbard) Pollard, Sr.

John graduated from Central High School in Little Rock. Upon graduation he attended the University of Arkansas. From that adventure he decided to enlist into the U S NAVY.

While in the Navy he was able to visit 18 different countries. He got blessed by the Pope in Vatican Square, rode around with the French Foreign Legion in jeeps covered with chicken wire so any grenades thrown at them would bounce off and not kill them. He crossed the Equator twice, and had many, many other experiences while in service to our country.

After his Naval experiences he took electronics skills from the Navy and made it his field of expertise. He eventually ended up at Digital Equipment Company where he started as a toolbox carrying engineer. He went from being an engineer to training for and becoming a Field Service Manager. In this position he had many engineers work with him and for him. They have since become family and we still celebrate on a pretty regular basis. John was highly respected, trusted and shall I say loved by one and all. John retired as an account manager with Axiom.
He will be missed terribly by his wife Wham and all his family, friends and loved ones.
John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wilma (Hendrix) Pollard of Maumelle.

Family and Friends are invited to graveside services for Mr. Pollard will be 1:00pm, Friday, May 24, 2024, at Arkansas State Veterans' Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Avenue, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72120.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
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