Willis Randle Pollard Jr.

Willis Randle Pollard Jr., was born to Willis Randle Pollard Sr. and Erma Pauline Pollard on February 6, 1961, in San Pedro, California. Willis was the only son among the seven children.

He was raised as a member of Jehovah's Witness which became a lifelong support from an early age and he later became a baptized Jehovah's Witness.

Willis graduated from Thomas Jefferson High Scholl in 1979 and moved on to earn a college degree in Electrical Engineering at Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Willis could build anything from ground up; gas stations; houses, you name it! Willis was also very athletic by dominating any field he played on. Football and basketball were what he was best at. During his spare time, Willis enjoyed bike riding (which he'd ride to the moon and back if he could, swimming (A lot of people know how to swim today because of "Willbone"), playing dominoes, spending time with his grandchildren, and playing PS4 with his family and friends.

On June 21, 1980, Willis was blessed with a loving family when he married Dedra Canada and together they had three handsome sons; Chris, Devin, and Ryan. Willis then entered into a bonding relationship with Tina Shelton and they had a beautiful daughter; Jasmin. Willis them re-married Nichol Tribble, who had a daughter, Shayanna, when they met, whom WIllis raised as his own and together they had a handsome son; Ray. Willis was a devoted father to his children whom he truly loved and adored often taking them on trips that involved movies, camping, hiking, and "extended walks" to the park or beach.

Willis was a hardworking, dedicated, kind, and loving person who always had time to answer a question or help solve a problem. He will truly missed by his loved ones.

Willis is survived by his children: Chris Pollard, Ryan Pollard, Jasmin Robinson, Ray Pollard and stepdaughter Shayanna Tribble; his sisters: Marie Hines, Kathleen White, Patricia Pollard (Sonja), Gwenisa Pollard, and Deanna Pollard; sister-in-law Deborah Canada; daughter-in-law Naomi Pollard; thirteen grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Willis is preceded in death by his parents; elder sister Wanda Porter; son Devin Pollard and grandson, Viliami Pollard.