Obituary of Manuel Pomar

Manuel Pomar, born October 19, 1921 in Tampa, Florida, died July 26, 2012 in Jacksonville, Florida. After graduating from Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Florida, he attended the University of Florida where he was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He graduated in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. In 1947, he was employed by the City of Jacksonville's Health, Food, and Laboratory Division as a bacteriologist in which he was responsible for milk and water quality control. He retired after 21 years. Retirement did not agree with him so he enrolled at the University of North Florida where he was a Charter Alumni. He earned a Masters Degree in education and taught elementary school for 15 years. Manuel was a very charming, adventurous, warm, playful, caring, generous, and intelligent man that loved to travel, spend time gardening, reading, attending church, and he truly valued time with friends and family. He will be missed tremendously by all that knew him. Manuel is survived by his granddaughter, Trinity Rose; great-grandson, Hunter Rose; grandson, Bradley Thompson; niece, Joann Marchese and family; nephew, Earl Loyd and family; and nephew Richard Loyd and family. Manuel is predeceased by his beloved wife, Lillian Pomar; daughter, Ann Pomar; son, Richard Pomar; and sister, Josephanie Loyd. Mr. Larry Weaver will be officiating Manuel's Funeral Service on Monday, August 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Arlington Park Funeral Home, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32211. Interment to follow immediately after.