Eugene Gilbert Pollard, 71, of Chesterfield, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. He was the son of the late Tracy and Thelma Nester Pollard, and was preceded in death by a daughter, Lori Fields. He is survived by his wife, Lenore J. Pollard; two sons, Russell Ernest Pollard and Michael Eugene Pollard; one daughter, Carole A. Pollard; eight grandchildren, Brad, Aften, Britney, Scott, Jordan, Natalie, Logan and Rylee. Services will be private. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.