Carliss Ezell Pollard, a Morris resident, died Jan. 8, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 68. He was born April 20, 1955, in Bakersfield, Calif.
He is is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; daughter, LaTonya Henley, and her husband, Eric, of Henryetta; grandsons, Chase Whitfield of Stillwater and Chance Whitfield of Skiatook; siblings: Bernice Hughes and her husband, Jim, of Tulsa; Danny Pollard and his wife, Angie, of Morris; Brenda Nuckolls of Dewar; and Bucky Pollard and his wife, Michelle, of Henryetta.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ezell and Jewel Pollard, his brothers, Earl Pollard and Terry Joe Pollard, and his sisters, Glendora Hughes and Vicki Nuckolls; grandson, Clay Whitfield.
He spent many years as a driller on oil rigs, a job that showcased his resilience and determination. Later, he co-operated a muffler and Mechanic shop in Okmulgee, and later returned to back to his passion of drilling.
Viewing for Carliss will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at Twin Hills Baptist Church, 20200 Highway 16 with Rev. Steve Treagesser officiating.
Due to the inclement weather approaching the Interment will be postponed until later. The date and time of the Interment in Pierce Cemetery will be announced as soon as the dates have been decided.