Leo Edward Pollitt, 84, of Flemingsburg, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022.  He was the widower of Carolyn Virginia Hunt Pollitt.

Born in Lewis County on November 4, 1937, his parents were the late George W. Pollitt and the late Victoria Sharp.

Leo was a farmer who milked for several local farmers.  He was a member of New Life Church of Christ.  He was known as the mayor of Crestview.

He is survived by four of his children, Leo Estill (Claudia) Pollitt, Jackie Fleming (Nina) Pollitt, Penny (James) Richmond, Ricky (DeAnna) Pollitt; his 12 grandchildren; his four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sibling, Jewell Pollitt; several half siblings; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

In addition to his parents and Carolyn, his wife of 64 years, he was was preceded in death by his son, Darrell Lee Pollitt;  and two of his siblings, Alonzo Pollitt and Ruth Bryant.

The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. James Ray Hickerson officiating.

Leo will be laid to rest in Elizaville Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Ricky Pollitt, Estill Pollitt, Jackie Pollitt, Justin Elliott, Ricky Stetson Pollitt, and Waylon Wrangler Pollitt.  Honorary pallbearers include Raymond Pollitt, Rocky Hunt, Alyssia Pollitt, Katelyn Pollitt, Newell Pollitt,  Blake Cannon, Hannah Fizer, Maggie Pollitt, and James Richmond.

Visitation will be from noon, until the hour of service at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Boone-Nickell.

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com