The Reverend Doctor James H. Pollard passed away from this life on earth, and into eternal life, at the age of 81 years.  On March 16, 2025, James suffered a stroke and was hospitalized at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.  He passed away at the Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, Ohio on March 26, 2025.  He has had his residence in Circleville, Ohio for the last forty-eight years.

Jim was born on October 4, 1943, in Piqua, Ohio to Harold and Anna Lee Pollard.  He was raised in Washington Court House, Ohio.  He came to know Jesus as his personal savior while a teenager.  He was an only child but gained so many brothers and sisters in Christ.  Meeting his very best friend and the love of his life at the age of twenty-one, he married his beloved Shirley on June 8, 1969.

Graduating from Washington High School in Washington Court House, Ohio, he went on to receive his BSL from Circleville Bible College in Circleville, Ohio.  He continued his education and earned a BA from Cedarville College in Cedarville, Ohio.  Jim then went to Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky where he received his MAR.  Following that, he went on to earn a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Bexley, Ohio.  Becoming an ordained minister for the Churches of Christ in Christian Union in 1966 he was in ministry for over fifty years.  Jim had the privilege of pastoring at Wellsville CCCU in Wellsville, New York; Lexington CCCU in Lexington, Kentucky; Wilson Run CCCU in Chillicothe, Ohio; and Living Water CCCU in Kingston, Ohio.

"Doc" Pollard was a professor at the Ohio Christian University from 1977 until 2012 when he retired.  He belonged to the American Association of Christian Counselors and served on several boards throughout his lifetime.  One board that was very dear to him was Pickaway County Hospice.  He wanted everyone to know Jesus as their savior and as his license plate says he always wanted to get "jusonemor" for Jesus.  He was a true and humble servant for his Lord.

Jim loved his family and friends so very much and showed grace to everyone.  He enjoyed golfing, playing his trombone, OSU football, and making people laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Snyder Pollard; his children, Faith (Ron) Dunn, Penny Pollard, Sarah (Derrick) Wagenknecht; his grandchildren, Trace (Alex) Noble, Clayton (Paytn) Dunn, Brayden Noble, Tyke Wesley Elwood Dunn; great granddaughter, Oaklynn Rae Noble, and future great grandson, Wylder James Noble, named in his honor;  brother-in-law, Ron (Charla) Snyder; sister-in-law, Cindy (Chuck) Howell; five nephews and a niece.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna Lee Pollard; sisters-in-law, Karen Cline and Teresa Rumer; brother-in-law, Bob Cline.

Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Living Water Church, 20 3rd St. Kingston, Ohio 45644 from 3pm until 5pm.  The funeral will follow at 5pm.  The graveside committal service will take place at the White Oak Grove Cemetery on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 11am.  White Oak Grove Cemetery is located at 9 Greenfield Sabina Rd., Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.  Pastor Brad Jones and Reverend Larry Penn will be officiating.  The pall bearers are Ron Dunn, Derrick Wagenknecht, Trace Noble, Clayton Dunn, Brayden Noble, Tyke Dunn, and Jacob Dearwester.  Summers Funeral Home of Washington Court House, Ohio will be handling arrangements.  Memorial contributions can be made to Living Water Church.