Emmett Ponder Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Emmett Ponder (Griffin, Georgia), who passed away at the age of 81, on May 3, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Emmett Ponder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Pearl Calloway Ponder and Isaiah Ponder, Sr.; his siblings, James Fuller, Robert Ponder, Isaiah Ponder, Jr. (Pig), Jimmy L. Ponder and Annie Maud Ponder; and his son Maurice Ponder.
He is survived by: his children, Rachel Gotell of Griffin, GA, Craig Ponder of Griffin, GA, Tamika Ponder of Douglasville, GA, Jermaine Crowder, Derrick Crowder-Foster of Griffin, GA and Jennifer Scott (Jenny) of Griffin, GA.; and his siblings, Willie L. Ponder (Ethel) of Griffin, GA, William W. Ponder, Sr. of Las Vegas, Henry Ponder of Spring Lake, Vivian Marie Ponder Holland of Griffin, GA, Daisy Ponder-Ward of Atlanta, GA and Margaret Ponder-Kitt of Holy Hill, FL..
