Dec 19, 2020
SILVER CREEK Thomas Martin Pollock Jr., 85, of Silver Creek, formerly of Downingtown, Pa., died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a brief illness. He is now home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was born in West Chester, Pa., on Oct. 2, 1935, the son of the late Thomas Martin Pollock Sr. and Lois (Henry) Pollock Dickson.
He enjoyed an illustrious academic and athletic career at Downingtown High School in Downingtown, Pa., and Albright College in Reading, Pa.
Tom began his lifelong occupation of educational ministry following marriage to his high school sweetheart, Betty Jo Hammons on July 13, 1957. He taught history and coached football at his alma mater, Downingtown Jr/Sr High School, before taking the role of senior pastor of Goodwill Methodist Church.
The Phillips House, just over the Rappahannock River from Fredericksburg, Va.
Over the years in the United States, many veterans remember the holidays as difficult times when on active duty away from their families. This year, I decided to share a story I have been asked to share many times about one of our area’s famous veterans. This article is dedicated to all of our service members around the world who are away from home during the holidays serving their country with distinction. To all those away from home, thank you for your service to our country in the most difficult of circumstances.