Mr. Gary O. Pollock, 56, of Akron, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:53 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital.

On Feb. 17, 1959, Gary was born in Warsaw to Shirley Eugene and Norma Jean Taylor Pollock. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister: Mary Jo and two brothers: Craig and Roger.

As an American sportsman Gary hunted squirrel and coon. He could be spotted on the shoreline of many of the Kosciusko County Lakes with his casting rod or fly rod pursuing the limit of bass. He loved stock car racing. His favorite tracks were Plymouth, New Paris and Gas City. With a love for speed Gary watched NASCAR racing on Sunday afternoons.

Proud to oversee three generations, Grandpa Gary cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. There was nothing better than celebrating birthdays, special occasions and the holidays with the sensational seven.

Gary is lovingly remembered by his lifelong companion: Tracy Glentzer Pollock; two daughters: Brittney (companion Phillip Snook) Jackson, Akron; Brandi (Will) Abney, Rochester; two sons: Shannon Pollock, Conway, Ark.; Shawn (Christi) Pollock, Colorado Springs, Colo.; seven grandchildren: Zaemen Norman; Layla Corral; Layne Marks; Cheyanne Marks; Allison Montgomery; Nina Archelatta; Shawn Patrick Pollock; four siblings: Mary Jo; Rosie; Craig; and Roger; several nieces and nephews; canine companion: Mylo, a red Doberman Pinscher with a black saddle; and a feline companion: Bob, a orange domestic short haired cat.

Preceding Gary in death are his parents, a half sister, Shirley Jane and a brother Tony.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester, and following will be the celebration of life at 11 a.m, also at the funeral home.

Bishop Richard Campbell will preside over services on Friday.