Mr. Darnell Pollard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Darnell Pollard, 71, of Peoria, IL passed away at 8:21 am, Monday, July 27, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Darnell was born on April 8, 1949 in Scott, MS to Vera Pollard and E.B. Faulkner. He was a 1967 graduate of Peoria Manual High School. He married Alice Whitelow on April 10, 1970 and recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Darnell worked at Caterpillar for over 41 years. He was an avid Chicago Bears Fan and had a passion for new Cadillacs. He was an avid bowler. His first 300 score marked three generations of the Pollard Family reaching the elite 300 score. The Pollard family is the only Black Family and the second family ever to hold this elite title in the Tri-City Area. Darnell leaves to cherish his most precious memories his loving and devoted wife, Alice Pollard of Peoria, IL; his son, Vincent (Patricia) Pollard, Sr. of Peoria, IL; two daughters, Marcina (William King) Pollard of Aurora, CO and Darna Gillespie of Seattle, WA; his mother, Vera Lee Green of Chicago, IL and step-mother, Lillie Faulkner of Peoria, IL; five brothers, Alvin Faulkner, Larry Hill, Levi Green, Michael Green and Steve Green all of Chicago, IL; five sisters, Frances Pollard of Hawthorne, CA, Sandy Faulkner of Peoria, IL, Christina Green, Caroline Johnson and Ann Green all of Chicago, IL; nine grandchildren, two of whom he raised, Latice Baker and Vincent Pollard, Jr. of Peoria, IL; a host of great grandchildren and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, E.B. Faulkner, his parents who raised him, Barney and Daisy Willies, one brother, Arthur Pollard and two sisters. A private funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at New Morning Star M.B. Church with a visitation one-hour prior at 10 am. The host Pastor Cleveland Thomas, Sr. Rev. Dr. Patrick Pollard, Pastor of New Bethel M.B. Church, will officiate. The funeral service will be live-streamed on Simons Mortuary's Website or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Simons-Mortuary-232095303487150 promptly at the time of the service. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing and attendance limits will be observed. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com. As the States begin re-opening in response to the Global Coronavirus Pandemic, some people are returning to their previous normal living standards. Unfortunately, we are now in our new normal as unreal and sometimes uncomfortable as the socially distancing and continuous use of protective masks may feel. *In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we ask that everyone in attendance: wear a face mask and refrain from hugging, kissing and shaking hands (as hard as it is to see someone you care about and not touch them). Thanks in advance for your cooperation! *It is our responsibility as a Funeral Directors, to do everything we can to advise families in order to honor our beloved Families and to keep everyone as safe as possible. The sanctuary can socially distance and seat a limit of 50 or less people. All others will be able to flow through and view prior to beginning the Celebration of Life Ceremony.

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Mr. Darnell Pollard

April 8, 1949 - July 27, 2020