Mr. Willis Louis Polk Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Bro. Willis Louis Polk, 87, of Camden, AR. passed away Wednesday, September 2nd, at Ouachita County Regional Medical Center in Camden, AR. He was born July 18, 1933 in Camden, Arkansas to the late Oliver Polk and Mimmie Johnson. Willis united with the Zion Hill Baptist Church at an early age, where he remained a faithful member and served as director of Vacation Bible School for many years. Willis graduated from Lincoln High School in Camden, Arkansas in 1952. After graduation Willis joined the United States Navy April 16, 1953 and served until 1956 when he was discharged with honorable disability. Before his discharge, Willis served in the Korean War where he received a Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. After discharge from the military Willis attended AM&N College in Pine Bluff Arkansas. He graduated from AM&N in 1956 with a degree in Music. While attending AM&N Willis served as drum-major for the Golden Lions marching band. Willis was joined in holy matrimony to the late Irma Jean Utsey until God called her to her eternal rest. To this union was added one son Willard Jerome Polk. Willis united with the Bethel AME Church to worship with his wife, Irma. Willis served as a Steward, and Church School Superintendent, And Class Leader and played Guitar for the church choir. Willis also played and sang with the “Five Clouds of Joy”. Willis was a 32 Mason, and a member of the Queen City CB Club, played softball with Grapette soft-ball team, and functioned in many other social organizations. Willis loved to dress to the max. He was a seamstress, he formed a band called “Little Willie and the Dukes of Savoy”. Willis was preceded in death by his parents the late Oliver and Mammie Polk, his wife of 58 years the late Irma Jean Polk and grand-son the late Harold Polk Jr. Willis leaves to cherish his memories his two sons Minister Harold Polk (Avis) of Palm Beach, Florida and Willard Jerome Polk of Las Vegas, Nevada. 5 grand-children, 8 great grand children, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. Graveside Celebration of Life services with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery in Camden, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home. Rev. Gregory C. Nettles eulogist. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Everyone Is Required To Wear A Mask While Attending The Services”. This ensures safety for you and others. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Mr. Willis Louis Polk

July 18, 1933 - September 2, 2020

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