Joseph Polking Obituary

Joseph "Joe" Polking N. Charleston - Joseph Claude Polking (Joe) of Charleston, SC died peacefully on June 8 2018, at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, surrounded by loving family. He was 79 years young, Joe is predeceased by his parents, Clement and Anne Polking of Breda, IA, and his brother, Bill, formerly of Carroll, IA. He is survived by his irascible wife and friend, Lynn; brothers Jim, John (Stevie), Paul (Joan), and sister in law, Peggy, widow of brother, Bill; and a multitude of wonderful, loving nieces, nephews and friends. That Joe is survived by several adoring feline companions is an understatement - he cared for and cherished them all, for which Lynn is forever grateful! Joe was an undergraduate of Notre Dame University in South Bend, IN and earned his JD from Catholic University in Washington, DC. His professional career was spent at the Federal Maritime Commission in Washington, DC, where he rose over his 30 plus years of federal service from staff attorney to Secretary of the Commission. Joe was most often described as a "gentle soul", and he was. He loved the Washington Redskins, golf, and more recently, the Washington Nationals, in that order. He followed his teams faithfully, until the day before he died and will probably continue to do so wherever he is now. Joe was slow to anger, quick to forgive, lived in the present and loved large. He will be greatly missed. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.mcalister-smith.com. Arrangements entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt Pleasant, 1520 Rifle Range Road Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, 29464, 843-884-3833. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2018.
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A kind and gentle man will be missed by all who new him. Lynn know that our prayers and though are with you and Joe's family.

From his Dugga friends, we miss you Joe.

Andrean& Jim Lowry

June 18, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Joseph Polking. May God open your hearts to receive comfort and peace during this difficult time. 2Corenthians 1:2-5

s g

June 17, 2018

Lynn, deepest condolences to you and Joe's family. I know this recent family reunion you've just attended wasn't the same without him, yet it was likely a great opportunity for everyone to share happy memories of him as well as support one another. May your own sweet memories of Joe sustain you and help to lift you up from your sorrow so that you can go on without him, as he most surely would wish you to do. And though he may not be physically present, he will never really be far from you, because he is alive in your heart. Rest in peace, Joe. You were one in a million.

Hatsie Charbonneau

June 16, 2018

Lynn, I was very sorry today to read of Joe's passing. I remember you both with warm memories and great fondness. I hope that you and yours are doing as well as possible under these sad circumstances.

With warmest regards and sincere condolences,
Paul Kaller

Paul Kaller

Coworker

June 16, 2018

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And of because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

June 16, 2018

Sorry for your lost. May you find peace and comfort knowing that those who died God keeps them in his memory and at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in His eyes.

June 16, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Joseph. God wants you to know that soon He will bring back to life those asleep in death. Genesis 1 :'27-31. C M

June 15, 2018

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