Mr. James Edward Pollard, age 81 of Smithville, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Pollard was born November 23, 1937 in White County to the late Willie Lee & Zonnee Lee Luna Pollard.   In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister Dora Faye Pollard; brothers, Elijah, David and Junior Pollard. 

He retired as a heavy equipment mechanic but had a career that involved the railroad and other jobs that sent him all over the world.  James served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and still worked on cars in retirement.  

Survivors include his daughters Deborah Pollard (Barry) Mason of Walling and Beverly (Brian) Ingram of Crossville; grandchildren, Mary Beth (Adam) Price, Rebecca (Joshua) Christy; great-granddaughter ,and his pride and joy, Lilith Marie Christy; sister, Virgie Young; brothers, William Pollard and Charles Pollard; special nephew, Jerry Pollard; special great-nephew, Alex Pollard. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

A memorial service was conducted Saturday, May 18, 2019 from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home with full military honors by the Veterans' Honor Guard.  

Cremation and memorial arrangements were entrusted to Hunter Funeral Home, Sparta.