In Loving Memory of a Very Special Husband!
~Acknowledgement ~
We, the family of Herbert Spencer Polk, would like to express our gratitude and sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness extended during our time of bereavement. We are strengthened by your prayers, cards, calls, food, and other expressions of love. Our gratitude is inexpressible for the thoughtfulness exemplified by each of you during this difficult time. We solicit your continued prayers as we accept God’s divine will. We will draw strength from your prayers during our difficult days ahead. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Pastor Aaron Campbell and the Rising Sun Outreach Ministry. Additionally, we would like to thank Dr. Todd Motley, Dr. Curtis J. Owens, Methodist Hospice Alliance, The Staff of Methodist Teaching Practice Urology Clinic, Aspire Healthcare, and Methodist Home Health. Grandsons, Tarik Pryor, Michael Pryor Jr., brother, James Polk, and sister-inlaw Shirley Polk for being there during the most critical times.
~The Family
When God was making husbands as far as I can see, He made a special soulmate especially for me. He made a perfect, compassionate and kind gentleman, with more love and affection than you could ever wish to find. He gave my darling husband a heart of solid gold. He gave me wonderful memories only my heart can hold. He was someone I could talk to that no one can replace. He was someone I could laugh with until tears ran down my face. Next time we meet will be at heavens door. When I see you standing there I won’t cry anymore. I will put my arms around you and kiss your smiling face. Then the pieces of my broken heart will fall back into place.
From Your Loving Wife
~Honorary Pallbearers ~ Melrose Class of 1959
~Active Pallbearers ~
Johnny Clark William Stewart Eugene Coleman Roy Williams, Jr. Calvin Campbell J.D. Hailey
~Interment & Committal Rites ~ Monday, August 14, 2017 • 10:00 A.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
~Repast ~
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On August 1, 2017, erbert pencer olk departed his earthly home and went to be with the Lord. Herbert was born on June 16, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the proud parents of Mr. John W. Polk and Mrs. Lillian Becton-Polk. During the early stages of Hebert’s journey, he achieved various accomplishments. The most major of his accomplishments was his acceptance of Christ at a very early age. In 1996, the Lord placed Rising Sun Outreach Ministries in the Tulane community under the leadership of Pastor Aaron Campbell. Herbert was the first member to join the church at its new location. Herbert served on the Usher’s Ministry and remained in fellowship with the church until his transition. While on his journey, Herbert attended Melrose High School and graduated in 1959. In 1962, Herbert enlisted and served proudly in the United States Army and in 1964 he was honorably discharged. In 1965, Herbert began a 25-year career as a Federal Government employee as a nursing assistant for the Veterans Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and later a retired Civil Service Servant for the United States Postal Service. Herbert was known for his gifted hands as a skilled carpenter, artists, barber, but most of all fisherman.
5255 Tulane Road Memphis, Tennessee 38109
Pastor Aaron Campbell ~Officiating~
Processional......................................................................Clergy and Family Musical Selection.... “One More Sunny Day”......Rising Sun Outreach Min. Scriptures: Old Testament Reading................................Minister Carolyn Brown
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In addition to his wife and children, 15 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren, 2 brothers, David (Emma) Polk, of Nashville, TN, and James (Shirley) Polk of Memphis, TN. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends to celebrate his life and mourn his passing.
Rising Sun Outreach Ministries
Prayer of Consolation..............................................Minister Johnathan Cox
Grandson, Citadel of Deliverance
Musical Tribute............................................Deven Boyd & Marlon Mitchell Granddaugthter & Nephew
Proclamation......................................................The Honorable Steve Cohen Congressman, 9th Congressional District Shelby County, Tennessee
Musical Tribute...........................................................Pastor Carolyn Brown The New Living Well Praise Team
Special Regonition & Words of Comfort...................Pastor Aaron Campbell Rising Sun Outreach Minstries
On July 1, 1961, Herbert was joined in holy matrimony to Barbara Jean Higgs. To this union, seven children were born. Herbert will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 56 years, Mrs. Barbara Jean Polk and six of his seven children (one daughter Sherita, preceded him in death), Shelia (Elbert) Lipford, Paula Polk, Rodney (Brigette) Polk, Russell Polk, Tara (Calvin) Thomas and Ronald (Degrah) Polk.
Rising Sun Outreach Ministries
New Testament Reading.................................Minister Tim Campbell
Expressions of Love: (2 min. Please)
Neighbor Friend Co-Worker
Resolution & Acknowledgements.............................Dr. Murphysteen Counts Musical Tribute...................................................................Erika Barlett-Cox Grandaughter, Citadel of Deliverance
Eulogy............................................................................Pastor Brian Bartlett Lake Grove Baptist Church
Recessional “Remains will not be viewed after Eulogy”