From the Orlando Sentinel, December 12, 1998:
Ralph C. Pollard, 83 ... retired owner of Pollard Bait Co. Mr. Pollard, 32845 County Road 473, Leesburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 8. He was a retired owner and operator of Pollard Bait Co. Born in New Hartford, Mo., he moved to Central Florida in 1957. He was an Elk and an Army veteran. Survivors: sons, Rusty, Leesburg, Dennis J., San Antonio; daughter, Margo Roof, Tavares; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.