Homegoing Services for Mr. Johnie J. Ponder, of 3409 Machado St., who passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009, will be held Saturday, February 21st, 11:00 a.m., at First Baptist Church of College Hill, 3838 29th St., Pastor Evan Burrows, officiating. Interment will follow in Orange Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ponder was born January 26, 1928 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. George (Ella) Ponder. He was a member of First Baptist Church of College Hill where he served with the Food Ministry, Security Ministry and the #1 Choir. He was also a member of the Big Brothers Association when he mentored youth, local union #439, Board of Directors East Tampa Business Civic Association and Front Porch Association, East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership Organization, past Mason and was very active in his community. He enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. Mr. Ponder was preceded in death by his parents; brother, George Ponder; son, Tyrone Smith; and sister, Dorothy P. Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Ernestine Ponder; daughter, Barbara P. Glover (Ronald E. Douglas); grandchildren, Reginald E. Glover, Sr. and wife, LaShanda, Nayland J. Glover and Tommie L. Glover, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Reginald E. Glover, Jr., Xavier R. Glover, Astacia X. Glover, Micah R. Glover, Kolya Glover, Killien Glover and Dorian Glover; sister, Betty R. Harris; niece, Jo Battle; nephew, Gregory Ponder; cousins, James Freeman and wife, Beatrice and Lena Jones; god-daughters, Richarddene Caso and Veronica Whaley; god-sister, Gladys Whaley and family; special friends, Marzell Brown, Daniel Hoyt, Willie Hendricx, Betty Wiggins, Beryl Rosen (Jim) and Faith Dunne (Peter); and a host of other relatives and friends. The remains will repose at Aikens Funeral Home Friday, February 20th, from 5 - 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 - 8 p.m. The funeral cortege will arrange from 3409 Machado St. Friends are asked to assemble at the church approximately 10:45 a.m. Saturday for the service.