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Name: Overseer Alonzo L. Ponder Jr.
Date: September 17, 1960 - October 16, 2024
Biography
City of birth: Oklahoma City, OK
Mother: Missionary Beulah Ponder
Father: Bishop Alonzo L. Ponder Sr.
Spouse: Marvinette Ponder
Daughters: Jocquelene Dyson
Sons: Alonzo L. Ponder III
Sisters: Debra Ponder-Nelson
Brothers: Larry Ponder Sr., Randy Ponder Sr. (Deceased)
Education: Millwood High School/OSU
Occupation: Pastor/Overseer/Church of The Living God
Special notations: Natalya Dyson, Alonzo Ponder IV., Dashaven Dyson Jr., Paris Dyson, Aiden Dyson (Grand-Children)
Visitations: 1:30pm-7pm Friday, October 25, 2024
Cemetery: Hillcrest Memory Gardens, 12825 N.E. 50th St., Spencer, OK 73084
Services: Church of the Living God
555 E Wilshire Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Services date and time: 11am Saturday, October 26, 2024
(2024-10-17 10:41am) Gail Y House wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-17 11:28am) Delphine Hill wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-17 12:26pm) Jamesetta Roberson Williams wrote:
My condolences in you all deepest sadness.
(2024-10-17 12:32pm) Bruce And Karen Miller wrote:
May God comfort you today.
(2024-10-17 12:58pm) Pauletta Bilbury wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2024-10-17 2:04pm) Les And Lenora Hudson wrote:
The promises God made are all true.
(2024-10-17 2:16pm) Clarence Perkins, III wrote:
Condolences to the family during this very difficult time.
(2024-10-17 4:05pm) Darrell Cross wrote:
My condolences to the entire Ponder at this difficult time. I will always remember and cherish the few years I served as Lonnie's youth choir director. Rest in Heaven brother. From Mr. "Perfect Pitch "
(2024-10-17 4:17pm) Wanda Powers wrote:
So sorry for your loss.
(2024-10-17 4:28pm) Dyan Smith wrote:
My deepest condolences to family and friends. Reverend Ponder served as a second father to my son Christopher. I will always remember his kindness and encouragement. Thank you for letting me and mine to get to know you. You will be missed.
(2024-10-17 4:54pm) Haylie Calicott wrote:
Overseer Alonzo Ponder Jr. was my uncle by marriage, but felt like blood. My sister & I attended countless church services where he resided and his sermons will be remembered for years to come. This is not goodbye, but a see you later! God has not called me yet, but as for my uncle he has been sent home to be with his Father in Heaven.
(2024-10-17 5:10pm) Elizabeth Ruth Boldien wrote:
My deepest sympathy. Lonnie Jr. will be missed. We all loved him but God Loved him best! May you feel His loving presence. God Bless always.
(2024-10-17 5:20pm) Mr Ardie L Reverend Mona G Rodgers wrote:
May God comfort you today. Because he God knows your heartache and shares your grief.
(2024-10-17 5:24pm) Sheila Washington wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-17 10:06pm) Juanita Roberts wrote:
Oh my GOD. Whenever I would see him, I would always say “You Ain’t Bishop”. I Loved 💕 this young man and his family. We were church members together. To die in Christ is to gain. He has gained his own personal seat with the Lord. Rest In Peace In Heaven. My condolences to the PONER FAMILY. Love 💕 you, Juanita Roberts💐💐💐
(2024-10-17 11:44pm) Clarence Perkins, III wrote:
Condolences to the family during this very difficult time.
(2024-10-18 7:35am) Lenora Davis (No No) wrote:
May you feel his loving presence. Praying for peace and comfort.
(2024-10-18 11:12am) Earlene Abram wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-18 12:55pm) Clarence Perkins, III wrote:
Condolences to the family during this very difficult time.
(2024-10-18 7:30pm) Jerrett Lewis & Family wrote:
God bless you and your family richly. To my classmate Debra Ponder-Nelson-Ponder, Larry Ponder, and the entire Ponder family
(2024-10-18 7:35pm) Beverly R. Jackson wrote:
My thoughts and prayers are with you Marvinette and family.
(2024-10-18 10:50pm) Denise McDonald wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-19 10:33am) Sharon Davis wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-19 10:37am) Shelia Tucker Birt wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2024-10-19 10:52am) Clarence Perkins, III wrote:
Condolences to the family during this very difficult time.
(2024-10-19 3:30pm) Angie Gipson wrote:
So sorry for the loss of your beloved family member. Praying that the Lord will give the whole family the strength to go through this difficult time.
(2024-10-20 12:19am) Reverend Norman & Annette Barber wrote:
To the family of Mother Davetta Stafford. She was a wonderful CHRISTIAN role model to so many, including me. A WOMAN OF GOD, ANOINTED AND APPOINTED, THAT SHE WAS. WE THANK THE LORD FOR PLACING US IN EACH OTHERS LIVES. WE WERE BLESSED BY THE BEST. May GOD continue to bless each and everyone as you go through this very difficult time. FROM THE PEW TO THE PULPIT AND BACK TO THE PEW. BY EVANGELIST DAVETTA STAFFORD.
(2024-10-20 5:01am) Mary Stevenson wrote:
May God comfort you today.
(2024-10-20 10:54am) Regina Richardson Millwood Class 1978 wrote:
Praying for renewed hope.
(2024-10-20 4:47pm) Sherry Stephens-Greer wrote:
You are in my prayers.
(2024-10-21 6:41am) Chris And Carla Jacobs wrote:
To Marvinette, Joc, LP, Debra, Larry and the entire Ponder family, we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences in the passing of Lonnie, Jr. May he rest in perfect peace. Love, your cousin, Chris, Carla and family
(2024-10-21 2:42pm) Robyn McGough wrote:
To the family of Overseer Alonzo L. Ponder, Jr. Lonnie was my 1st Cousin. His Father and my Mother were siblings I send you my deepest condolences on the transition of Overseer Ponder. Your Las Vegas family are in Prayer with you. Sincerely, Robyn McGough
(2024-10-21 8:28pm) Annette Colbert-Black wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-22 4:05am) Ms Tammy Traylor wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.,LP your father has earned his wings and you and your mom and sister will be forever in our prayers from our Home the Traylor family to yours God has sent his Angels t for protection and joy cometh in the morning
(2024-10-22 11:33am) Jesse Brown JR wrote:
Jeffrey Brown
(2024-10-22 12:41pm) Ms Tammy Traylor wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.,LP your father has earned his wings and you and your mom and sister will be forever in our prayers from our Home the Traylor family to yours God has sent his Angels t for protection and joy cometh in the morning
(2024-10-22 1:15pm) Twila Ann Ford wrote:
God bless you and your family richly.
(2024-10-23 7:29am) Daryl & Toni Carruthers wrote:
God bless you and your family richly Praying God would wrap His arms around the family to give you comfort and peace. Love You..
(2024-10-23 9:59am) Kathy. Brown Calderon wrote:
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt sorrow. We keep u all in our prayers Your cousin Kathy and family
(2024-10-23 3:01pm) John Carpenter wrote:
My condolences to Marvinette; to her and Lonnie's children and grandchildren, to Larry Ponder and Debra Ponder-Nelson and their families, as well as extended families and friends, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I want to offer my deepest and sincere sympathy.
(2024-10-24 8:43am) Theodore. L. Threatt wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.
(2024-10-24 10:16am) FANNIE BROWN wrote:
My deepest sympathy to all the family 🙏🏾
(2024-10-24 11:26am) Tracey Jordan Esaw wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-24 11:31am) Tracey Jordan Esaw wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-24 5:45pm) Toni Evans-Duke wrote:
Marvinette, you and all of you all's family members are in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time.
(2024-10-24 6:03pm) Terry G Johnson wrote:
May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your time of bereavement
(2024-10-24 8:20pm) Jackie Lewis wrote:
To Marvinette and the entire Ponder family, you have our deepest sympathies as we walk through this valley together. Know that the Holy Spirit WILL provide His peace and comfort in the weeks and months ahead. 💐
(2024-10-24 11:45pm) Tracey Jordan Esaw wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-25 12:00am) Tracey Jordan Esaw wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-25 5:47am) Yolande Jacobs wrote:
My deepest sympathy. Sending my prayers to our Family, cousin you have your wings God needed you more. You will truly be missed 💐🙏🏽
(2024-10-25 6:57am) Carol Dubose Sutton wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-25 7:01am) Charlesetta Thompson wrote:
I’m sorry for loss. Prayers for your family
(2024-10-25 1:24pm) Yvonne Thompson wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief.
(2024-10-25 5:18pm) Deborah Buckner wrote:
May you feel his loving presence. Lonnie was smart, giving, friendly, funny and full of life, and I can't believe that he's gone, but I know he’s in good hands resting… the name overseer explains it all😍 Sending prayers, love and hugs to Marvinette, Larry, Debra, Ponder & Brannon family. Treasurer his memories. May god comfort and bless your families. ❤️❤️❤️
(2024-10-25 9:16pm) Julia Morgan & Donald Morgan Sr wrote:
To Marinette and entire Ponder family
(2024-10-25 11:31pm) Reverend Mona & Ardie Rodgers wrote:
God knows your heartache and shares your grief. In your moments of deepest sadness. May God comfort you today.
(2024-10-26 11:49am) Chesley Clayton wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-26 2:30pm) LaQuita Roper wrote:
Continuously praying for each of you . In your moments of deepest sadness.
(2024-10-27 1:25pm) Tanya Collins wrote:
My deepest sympathy.
(2024-10-28 9:53pm) Elder Frederick D. Porche wrote:
The COTLG-Temple #226 of East Palo Alto send our deepest sympathy, and want the family to know, "That Earth has no sorrowful that Heaven cannot heal." you will be kept in our prayer.
(2024-10-30 6:03pm) BISHOP RANDY KELLEY wrote:
God bless you and your family praying for your strength