James Pollard

Benson, NC: Mr. James Carroll Pollard, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.  Funeral Services will be 11:00AM-Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson, NC.  Burial will follow in the Dixon Family Cemetery.  Rev. Scott Betts will officiate.             Mr. Pollard was born on February 22, 1950 in Harnett County to the late Jimmie James and Mildred Byrd Pollard. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Cynthia Pollard and Janice Mitchell.  Mr. Pollard was a retired HVAC installer with Hamlin Sheet Metal.             Surviving include his wife of 49 years, Celia Ann Horton Pollard, sons, James Earl Pollard and wife, Deanna, Travis Carroll Pollard and wife, Kelly; grandchildren, Brittany Evans, Haleigh Pollard, Dylan Rambeaut, Christian Pollard, Jacob Pollard, Gavyn Pollard and Layla Pollard; great-grandchildren, Carolynn Evans, Calvin Evans and Caleigh Evans; brother, Stevie Southers, sisters, Jean Price, Nancy Parrish and Vonya Puckett; several nieces and nephews.             Mr. Pollard will be available for viewing and you may sign the register book from 12:00PM-5:00PM on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson, NC.  The family will not be present during this time.              They are receiving friends at the home.  In accordance with NC-COVID-19 guidelines, the funeral home suggests practicing social distancing and the three W's: wait, wash, and wear a face covering. Masks are required for all services.             Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association 5171 Glenwood Ave, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27615 or to the Parkinson’s Association of the Carolinas, 2101 Sardis Rd N, Suite 102A, Charlotte, NC 28227.