John Leroy Pollard

Father Pollard was born in Baltimore, Maryland as the second of 5 children to Edward (Jack) and Mary Pollard. He graduated from Towson High School, where he was a member of the cross-country team and Loyola College of Maryland, now Loyola University with a degree in Sociology. He worked for seven years post-graduation in a Catholic Orphanage in Baltimore. He always loved sports, especially the Baltimore Orioles, he decided to seek a career in radio hoping to become a sportscaster. It was during this time that he realized his calling was actually a spiritual one and he chose instead to serve the Lord. He was ordained a Catholic Priest in 1983 in the Diocese of St Augustine. He loved working as a Priest and he loved his home in Florida.

He is survived by two brothers Edward Pollard, Jr. Richard Pollard and a sister Diane Williams. Two sisters in law, Dollie Pollard, Patricia Pollard and a brother in law Michael Williams. His brother Thomas Pollard predeceased him. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 9, 2019 in San Jose Catholic Church, 3619 Toledo Road Jacksonville, with Father Bill Kelly as Principal Celebrant, Father Remek Blaszkowski, and Father Rodolfo Godinez as Concelebrants

Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME OF MANDARIN, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025