George W. Ponder Jr.
December 20, 1925 - November 30, 2018
McDonough Chapel George W Ponder Jr was born on December 20, 1925 in Locust Grove, Georgia. He was one of 2 kids to the parentage of the late George W and Idella Ponder. The Lord called him home on November 30, 2018. George was raised and educated in Locust Grove, GA. In addition, he was a military veteran in the US Navy and served a tour in WWII. After being honorably discharged from the military he worked various jobs and eventually retired as Skycap from Delta Airlines after working there for 30 plus years. His favorite pastime was farming and tending to crops that he provided for his family as well as others. George Ponder joined Mildred L. Sims in holy matrimony on December 19, 1946. Out of this union 10 children were born. Memories of George Ponder will forever be cherished by his children: Everneazer Watson (Charlie), Della Mayner (Eddie), Gloria McFarlin (Hiram), Darryl Ponder ( Hattie), Marrian Lawrence (Robert), Cythnia Ponder, Gregory Ponder (Sandra), Alfred Ponder, Stacey Ponder (Standish), Reginald Ponder (Sharon); a sister Arrie Owens; twenty-four grandchildren; twenty four great-grand children; and a host of in-laws, nieces , nephews , cousins and friends.
McDonough Chapel George W Ponder Jr was born on December 20, 1925 in Locust Grove, Georgia. He was one of 2 kids to the parentage of the late George W and Idella Ponder. The Lord called him home on November 30, 2018. George was raised and educated... View Obituary & Service Information