1918
2013
Joe J. Polk
ZANESVILLE: Joe J. Polk, 94, of Zanesville, died at 1:25 A.M. Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Cedar Hill Care Center, Zanesville. He was born September 4, 1918 in Zanesville, a son of the late Charles and Helen Olenchuk Polk. Joe retired from Brockway Glass after 49 years of service. He was a proud U.S.Navy Veteran serving in World War Two in the Armed Guard Division. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking. He was a lifetime member of the VFW George Selsam Post 1058.
Surviving are two sons; Joseph C.( Norma) Polk of Zanesville, and Jim J. (Diana) Polk also of Zanesville, six grandchildren, Noelle , Justin, Nicole, Natasha, James, and Jacala; eleven great grandchildren, Brooke, Michael, Harley, Zachary, Zane, Zoe, Justin, Makenna, Lakota, Anthony and Giada; and one great great grandson, Sage; a brother, Fred (Linda) Polk of Zanesville; two special friends, Buzz Benson and Russell Durant both of Zanesville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Norma M. Underhill Polk; a daughter, Jenny L. Polk; a great granddaughter, Josie Roush; two brothers, Carl and John Polk; three sisters, Mary Smith, Roseann Cochran and Carolyn Polk.
Friends and family may call from 5-8 P.M. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville where funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 9, 2012 at the funeral home with Rev. Dawn Remster officiating. Burial will follow at Williams Cemetery, Zanesville with full military honors being provided by the United States Navy in conjunction with the VFW George Selsam Post 1058.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter Society, 1430 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or to Christ's Table, 28th South 6th Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family
Barb King
January 10, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Polk families.
Curt & Dee Luburgh
Dee Luburgh
January 10, 2013
Our condolences to the Polk Family. I have fond memories of a long ago visit to the farm with Jim. Corley and Melodie Thomas
January 9, 2013
My condolences to the family. I took care of Joe at Cedar Hill and was proud to know him, never complained and was always gracious.
Jane Zender
January 8, 2013
Joe and my dad Bob Ullman were good buddies until Dad died in 1999. They both worked in the "hot end" at Brockway. Joe was always so nice to myself and my family. May your good memories of him give you comfort during this time. Peggy Fouts Zanesville, Ohio
January 8, 2013
our thiughts and prayers go out to the polk family joe u were a good man and you will be greatly missed with your stories and wisdom
maziar family
January 8, 2013
You will be missed.Prayers for the family.
Larry & Darlene Wells
January 8, 2013
Our condolences to the Polk Family. We enjoyed our visits with Joe during the years we lived on Barkers Run Rd.
Guy & Gail Williams
January 8, 2013
I will always remember the stories that Pop would tell me when I would visit him. He taught me a lot about World War II and becoming a man. To take responsibility for your actions, and an honest days work is the only work you should give. Thank you for all the stories and life lessons you have bestowed upon me. Through you I will become a great man and make you proud. I will miss you but will never forget you Pops.
PS I will keep your guns cleaned and oiled :-)
Love Bub
Justin Jr Polk
January 7, 2013
How do we say goodbye to you....Although we are happy you are no longer suffering our hearts are breaking because you're gone. No one could ever replace you in our hearts, and we will miss you so much Pops...Please give grammie a hug from all of us
Justin & Tammy Polk
January 7, 2013
Joe was a great man! I'm going to miss him terribly! I can't thank you all enough for letting me be apart of your family.
Jessica Davis-Chidester
January 7, 2013
My sympathy to all the Polk Family. Joe was a fine man and will be missed.
Mildred Teisinger and family
Mildred Teisinger
January 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Joe was a good man
Jeff & Carolyn Lemley
January 7, 2013
Joe, Jim and family, I was so sad to hear of your dad's passing. Also sad to read that Jenny and your mom had passed. I'm sure you don't remember me, but I remember you all with fond memories. I visited your farm a couple of years during the summer as a friend of Jenny's. Loved the visits and your family. I'm sure you all have many good memories to help you thru this difficult time. God bless.
Mary Catherine DeLong Allen
January 7, 2013
Joe was the man. You mention the hotend back in the early seventys. They said Joe Polk. He will be dearly miss.
January 7, 2013
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories & peace with the Lord. God rest his soul.
Nadim & Lisa Ritchey
January 7, 2013
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