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Reverend Martin Luther Polite

Martin Polite Obituary

Attorney (Reverend) Martin Luther Polite - GARNETT, SC - Attorney (Reverend) Martin Luther Polite, 53, made his transition to his heavenly father on November 21, 2007. As the fourth child of Mr. Luther and the late Mrs. Etta L. Pollins-Polite, Martin was a 1972 graduate of Ridgeland High School and subsequently a 1976 graduate of Talladega College where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in History. he was also a Rhodes Scholar applicant while enrolled at Talladega. He immediately matriculated into Temple University School of Law where he received his Juris Doctor in 1979. Attorney Polite then became a member of the Georgia, Pennsylvania and South Carolina Bar Associations. While practicing law in Georgia and South Carolina, he was employed by Sage Brown and Associates and later owned and operated Martin L. Polite, P.C. in Savannah, GA and Ridgeland, SC. He also served as an instructor at Savannah State University in the Department of Political Science. Attorney Martin L. Polite graduated from Interdenominational Theological Center with a Master of Divinity. He served as an instructor for the Morris College School of Religion, Continuing Education Program. he was a member of the Jasper County NAACP, Tremont Temple and Bethel Baptist Churches where he served as a deacon, minister and in several other capacities. Survivors are one daughter, Adira B. Polite of Memphis, TN; father, Luther Polite of Garnett, SC; one brother, Larry P. (Bettie) Polite of Camel, SC; four sisters, Addie Hamilton, Eleanor P. (Bennie) Hazel, both of Garnett, SC; Sandra Polite-Orr (Garfield) of Savannah, GA and Roslyn Polite (Larry) Woods of Coconut Creek, FL; two God-children, Danielle P. Hazel of Alexandria, VA and Michael Washington of Savannah, GA, special friend and former wife, Dr. Karen Meeks of Bluffton, SC. Funeral Services will be held Monday, November 26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m., at Bethel Baptist Church, Pineland, SC Interment: Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery. Bostick Funeral Home Savannah Morning News November 24, 2007 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at www.savannahnow.com

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Polite

20 Entries

Evelyn Scott Patterson

November 27, 2007

to cousin Luther and family, with great smpathy. We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Martin was a great person. we went to grade school together and he also handle some legal affairs for me.

LOLLY MEEKS

November 27, 2007

Dear Mr. Polite and family: I was truly sorry to learn of Martin's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

Richard & Edythe Frazier, Jr.

November 26, 2007

To The Polite Family:

No words can truly say how very sorry we feel....but we just wanted your family to know that we care.

With Deepest Sympathy

Richard & Edythe Frazier, Jr. & Sons & (Mt. Pisgah Ind. Methodist Church, Clyo, GA)

Johnnie Simms

November 26, 2007

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my former Temple Law School classmate, roommate and friend, Martin. From the challenges of Temple Law School, I know of Martin's enormous faith in the Lord, and I know that same faith was with him on November 21st. I am sorry that I will be unable to be with you today, but my thoughts and prayers are with the member of the Polite family and his special friend, Dr. Karen Meeks.

Sheree Stovall-Alexander

November 25, 2007

To The Polite Family and Friends,

I am both shocked and saddened to hear of Martin's passing. I had the pleasure to meet and come to know Martin while at Talladega College. He was a wonderful friend and colleague and I will always remember his great gifts of knowledge, sense of humor and spirituality. May God keep and bless all of you during this time and know that I will always remember Martin.

Lessie and Sam Grant

November 25, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Louise Jenkins-Drayton

November 25, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

James & Mary Scott- Dargan

November 25, 2007

Cousin Luther & Family,
You are truly in our thoughts and prayers, may you find comfort in knowing we care, God cares even more.

Pat Bynum

November 25, 2007

To the Polite Family,
I mourn as you mourn for the lost of a wonderful and kind person. Martin is at peace now. May God be with all of you.

I love you all.
Pat McAlister Bynum & Sons

Marques Stevenson

November 25, 2007

May God be with you all. Be Blessed

Marques & Mary

Jesse & Shirley Scott

November 25, 2007

To the Family of Martin Polite, You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Henry Polite

November 25, 2007

Uncle Luther, Addie, Larry, Sandra, Eleanor, Roslyn, and Adira. You have our deepest, deepest sympathy, love, and prayers. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU. WE LOVE YOU!!!

Henry, Ella, and Javon

Mattie B. Johnson

November 24, 2007

Sandra and family:
Sorry to learn of Martin's death. He was a wonderful, loving and kind person. I pray that he is resting in peace. He will be rewarded for all kindness and love he shared during his life time. Continue to ask God for strength and mercy as you adjust to his not being there in this life. I will keep your family in my prayers. God will bless you Sandra, for all your devotion, kindness, love and care that you give to Martin.

Katie Devers

November 24, 2007

Deacon Polite and family, a word from my heart to yours- the Lord's love never fail. May He keep you in His loving care in your time of sorrow.

Katie Darien-Devers&Family
Chicago, IL

Rose Ann Hamilton

November 24, 2007

My prayers are with you all in your time of sorrows. May God continue to bless you.

Lillie Rose Jenkins

November 24, 2007

I'm sorry that I can't be with you, but my prayers and sympathy are there.

Norma Lynn Glover

November 24, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Fred & Carolyn Scott

November 22, 2007

Saundra, to you and your family, we were sadden to hear about the death of Martin. He was our friend and church member for so many years. We are praying that God strengthen you and your family during this time. Continued blessings on the family.

Richard & Lillian Coger

November 22, 2007

Mr. Luther Polite, children and other family members: your loss is our loss. We wish you the best as you attempt to adjust to your loss. We pray that you will abjust and continue with your lives. Best wishes.

harley & mary David

November 22, 2007

sandra please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your brother. We will keep you in our prayers. God do not put no you no more then you can bare.remember the good times you had with martin. Please contact me.

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