Mark Allan Pollard
Mark Allan Pollard, 67, of Poteau went to be with the Lord Dec. 14, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born April 9, 1957, in Idabel to Juanita R. Pollard (Murphy) and James R. Pollard.
A celebration of his life is 2 p.m. Friday at the Hamilton Auditorium at Carl Albert State College in Poteau with Kerry Shuck, Matt Pollard, Brooks Pollard and Taylor Pollard officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home.
He was a devoted husband, dad, “Poppie”, and coach. He possessed a larger-than-life personality with a huge heart, undeniable charm, and a sense of humor that could light up any room. The love for his family, his community, and the sport of baseball was unmatched. He cherished his daily walks on the Frisco Trail with his loyal dog, Bri, by his side. His kindness, wisdom, and humor will be greatly missed, but his memory will live on through his family, friends and the players whose lives he impacted.
He spent much of his life coaching baseball, building a remarkable legacy. He retired with 1,019 career wins, five national tournament appearances, seven regional championships, and had the honor of seeing 11 of his former players drafted into Major League Baseball. His dedication to the sport and to his players was evident in the countless lives he touched both on and off the field.
Surviving family members are his wife of 45 years, Cindy Pollard; sons Matt Pollard and wife Jeana, Brooks Pollard and wife Jesse, and Taylor Pollard and wife Staci; grandchildren Paley, Paven, Pacie, Praise, Eliza, Milly, Paran, Abel and Pearly; sisters Jan Coffman and Jeri Mitchell and husband Tracy; as well as friends, former players, and loved ones.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Juanita Pollard, and his brother, Joe Pat Suggs.
Visitation will take place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Evans & Miller Funeral Home.
The starting lineup for his service will include Jerry Holton, Pierre Guillet, Mike Metheny, Mike McBrayer, Bill Sanmillen and Jeff Jensen.
The bullpen will be made up of former Trojan and Viking players.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carl Albert State College baseball program.
Online condolences may be shared at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
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