Henry Pollard, Sr

Henry Coleman Pollard Sr. born to the late Arthur and Nora Pollard, peacefully entered into heavenly rest at his home in Chester, MD on April 9, 2009 after a lengthy illness.

Born on May 12, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, Henry was educated in the Philadelphia school system and later attended college at Hampton University in Hampton, VA.

Henry entered the navy in 1943. He served his country as a sailor for three years and was honorably discharged in 1946.

He was united in holy matrimony for 49 years to Ollie Mae Chew and from their union they shared six children. Henry worked as a waterman for many years and he loved his boat "Pinchy". In 1968 Henry made a career change to secure a future for his family. He faithfully completed 17 years of service with the Perkins State Hospital and retired in 1985. T-Hi, as he was affectionately known to his family and friends was an avid reader, a lover of jazz, enjoyed yard sales and loved hunting and fishing. He was a sports enthusiast, who at a young age became involved in a variety of sports that included baseball, boxing and cricket. He instilled his love of sports in his children. T-Hi also loved to travel. One of his fondest joys was traveling to visit his sons in the military.

He leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted, loving and dedicated wife, Ollie Mae; six children: Theodore and wife Wilmetta of Baltimore, MD, Ricky and wife Shirley of Wichita, KS, Henry Jr (Pinchy) of Chester, MD, Lamont and friend Alvera, Sandra and husband Dean both of Grasonville, MD, and Jeffery and wife Georgia of Magnolia, DE; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; a sister-like cousin, Claudia Duson; two nieces, Janet Adams and Ruth Gaines; one nephew , William (Buddy) Pollard Jr.; two sister-in-laws, Marlene Pollard and Iris Wright; one brother-in-law, Walter Wright; a very loving, caring and devoted caretaker, Christine Seymour, a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by 5 siblings: Robert (Bobby), Leo, Gervin, William (Billy) and William Campbell.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2009 1pm at Union Wesley UM Church Chester, MD with a viewing two hours prior to the services. Interment in the church cemetery. Condolences sent to www.henryfuneralhomepa.com