James "Jim" K Polk

James K. Polk, age 77, of Clermont, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in Orlando.

He was born on August, 20, 1944 in Springfield, Illinois to William and Emma Polk.  He was a graduate of Springfield High School.  He married his high school sweetheart, Jane Britz, on February 27, 1965.

Jim served in the United States Army from 1966-1968.  He went on to college where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. Jim began working as a civil engineer at Crawford, Murphy and Tilly in Springfield, Illinois.  He later moved to Florida with his family where he continued his work as an engineer.  

Jim enjoyed the Florida lifestyle.  He loved boating on the lakes of Clermont and loved to watch the sunrise over Lake Minnehaha from his front porch.  He loved the Chicago Bears, tinkering in his garage, reminiscing about his old cars, and loving on one of his beloved pets.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jane Polk of Clermont, Florida and his children, Sally (Dave) Underwood of Chatham, Illinois and Todd (Amy) Polk of Webster, Florida. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Taylor (Michael) Judge, Logan Wimberly, Regan Underwood, Grant Polk, Brooke Underwood and Bradie Polk.  He is survived by Bella the cat and preceded in death by Ginger, Velvet, Heidi and Daisy.

Services will be held at Becker Funeral Home in Clermont, Florida on Wednesday, February 16 at 11:00 am.  Services will continue at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell beginning at 2:00 pm.