David G. Pollock Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David Garnet Pollock, 79, of Mullens, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. David was born on October 9, 1936 in Charleston, WV, to Charles E. and Garnet (Lilly) Pollock. Following his mother's death, David was raised by his maternal grandparents, Arthur D. and Anna C. Lilly in Hinton, WV. David accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior in 1953 while attending evangelistic services conducted by Eddie Martin in Hinton. He and some of his classmates established a Bible Club at Hinton High School that is still functioning today. David was a 1954 graduate of Hinton High School, and a 1958 graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, where he met and married his dear wife Ann G. (Dodge) Pollock. He subsequently completed some post-graduate studies at Morehead State University in Morehead, KY. In 1958 David began ministering at Thurmond Gospel Church in Thurmond, WV. His pastoral ministry in the Mullens area began in 1960 at both Welton Bible Chapel and Otsego Bible Chapel, and continued there for over 55 years. He also taught Adult Education for several years in Wyoming County, and was pleased to see many of his students earn their GED. David traveled extensively throughout the eastern U.S. conducting Daily Vacation Bible Schools (DVBS), Bible camps, conferences, youth retreats, and evangelistic meetings. He frequently used magic demonstrations to illustrate Biblical teachings, and all the young people who participated in David's youth meetings became familiar with the phrase: "Swords up, Thumbs out!" David was proficient at playing the guitar and loved to lead the singing of Gospel songs and choruses at innumerable meetings and youth activities. When he was able, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, dirt bike riding, and especially playing tennis. David was preceded in death by his wife, Ann G. Pollock; his brother, Charles A. Pollock, his parents, Charles E. and Garnet L. Pollock, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Immediate family members left to cherish his memory include son David G. Pollock (Jr.) and his wife Lynn of Dundee, OR; daughter Debby K. Edwards and her husband Mike of Knoxville, TN; daughter Chris R. Hedrick and her husband Doug of Mullens, WV; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be 12 noon on Thursday, February 18 at Welton Bible Chapel, Allen Junction, WV, with Dr. Jerry Dixon and Mr. Larry Deeds officiating. Burial will follow at Hilltop Cemetery in Hinton, WV, with Mr. Larry Deeds overseeing the graveside service. Visitation with the family will be 5 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 17 at Welton Bible Chapel and one hour prior to services Thursday at the Chapel. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of David G. Pollock may be sent to the Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of David G. Pollock is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.

David G. Pollock

October 9, 1936 - February 13, 2016