Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. | GA

Obituary For James Ponder

Celebration of Life Service for Mr. James Ponder, of Atlanta, GA, will be Saturday, October 1, 2022, 1PM; Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Atlanta, Ga 30310.

A public viewing will be Friday, September 30, 2022 from 2-6PM at Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel. 404-758-1731

Interment; Westview Cemetery.

Guest Book

I was in shock to hear of your passing. You were not just an employee, you became a friend; you looked out for me. The world is a lesser place without you Mr. Ponder

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🙏🏼 RIP

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Lowe's Eastpoint we all will miss you, and the smile on your face. 🙏🏼💙

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My Condolences to my BH Slade/Ponder Family with the loss of another Big Brother to us all. My God keep you in peace and rejoicing in his memories. Love from the bottom of BH Wilkes Circle and Deep in the Heart of Texas....Monica of the Cooper Family.

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James was a dear friend who was always busy but never too busy to help. You will be missed, my friend.

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I haven't seen Fred in a while... but what I remember most was.. he always had the atmosphere charged with his humor... you were not going to be around him and not experience laughter he brought to so many... Thank you for making us smile Fred.. Sameal

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R.I.P

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Mr James Ponder a hard-working man a true friend for 22 plus years gone but will never be forgotten I will truly miss you & your beautiful smile 🙏💔💙🌹😥

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Mr James Ponder a hard-working man a true friend for 22 plus years that will never be forgotten that I will miss dearly Ms.Caun

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Mr James was truly a good friend and a hard-working man 22 plus years of friendship I will miss you dearly and you will never be forgotten R.I.H

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James, what a joy you were to everyone here at Woodward Academy. I consider it a distinct honor and blessing to have had the opportunity to get to know you and I pray God's peace and blessings upon Ms. Jennifer and your family. It is certainly not the same around campus without you, but you will forever be remembered and your light will continue to shine upon us. May you be eternally blessed!!!

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Rest up cuz.

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My heartfelt and sincere condolences to his family. I can't even begin to image loosing a brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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My deepest condolences to the family. Praying for comfort and peace for you all. Rest in heavenly peace KING

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James was a good man with a big heart and a smile that would light up a room. This is hard to believe we won't see James around campus anymore but his memories will live on. My sincere condolences to the family 🙏🙏🙏

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James was a true treasure and a man who could always be counted on to give you his best at all times. Our prayers and words of uplifting support go out to his immediate family. He will be missed by me and the entire Woodward Academy family. Rest in heaven our dear friend.

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What a loss, we will miss his smile around campus. Rest in Peace James.

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James always greeted me whenever we'd pass each other at WA Middle School. He never failed to brighten someone's day.

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James was an incredibly kind, generous, and patient man. No job was ever too big or too small for James. We will sorely miss him at Woodward.

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James Ponder your memory will linger for years to come great friend. All was had something funny to tell a story. Helpful advice, always had something to fix. Keep your guidance on us here on earth.S

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Love you brother! You will be missed!

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James was a great man and he was a wonderful friend to all. Rest in Peace James. We love you. Rachel, Evelyn, and Ben Hines

- Jesse Ben Hines

A truly generous person was James, from his wonderful smile straight on through his actions on behalf of all. I am sad.

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My condolence goes out to the family James was a friend the nickname smiley fit him wonderful because he was always smiling a man with a good heart truly will be missed

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When i heard the news it hit me hard ,James was a very kind person ,when i came to work @ WA he was one of 2 who welcomed me with open arms he made sure i had everything i needed for the job..He will be greatly missed

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To my loving, caring and silly brother James words cant Express how my heart is feeling at this present time God's strength will see us thru it all thru his love and yours as always.Im going to to miss you and that took box of love because your hand and heart was on it.Forever love your baby sister

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When I was principal of the Primary School at Woodward Academy James was in charge of the night crew and he always kept our school in tip top shape. He also became friends of my husband and helped us move three different times. He was one of my favorite people at WA and he always had that sweet smile on his face. He will be missed.

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Mr. James, never met a stranger and always had a smile and a story. He will be truly missed. Working alongside with him was a great pleasure.

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My deepest sympathies for this unexpected loss. Mr. Ponder was so helpful and kind to the teachers and students on the Woodward campus. He was genuinely interested in campus activities and always responded to problems with a smile and conversation. He was definitely seen and will be missed! God bless and keep your family during this difficult time.

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James was always kind and good-natured. He was the person to ask for by name when a task needed to be completed with the utmost efficiency and professionalism. I will miss his cheerful smile and friendly wave around campus. My deepest sympathies to his family.

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James was one of the best. I will miss seeing him on campus at Woodward Academy. His smile, friendly demeanor, and bright light will always shine wherever he goes. Rest in peace, good sir.

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Whenever we needed something done in the Science Department, I had James on speed dial. He always showed up with his wonderful smile and big heart. What an amazing man who was always giving to others. Sincere thoughts to his family.

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James was a constant and a genuinely kind, helpful presence in my Woodward experience, both as a student and as a faculty member. He will be missed.

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James was always the happiest guy around, and he had a huge heart! I never saw him without a smile on his face. He will be sorely missed at Woodward.

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James was a very kind hearted man. He always was willing to land a helping hand, and did so with a great big smile on his face. My condolences to the family.

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James was an incredibly kind man who was always willing to help you in any way. He will be missed terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.

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James always had a smile and was such a wonderful person. I loved seeing him at La Fiesta and will miss him. My sincerest condolences to his family.

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James could do anything. And he always had such a kind, joyful spirit about him.

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James was always so kind to my mother, Ruth Crook, and to me.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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