BORN
1935
DIED
2014
John Polly Obituary
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, December 5, 2014 in the chapel of Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home with Pastor Rod Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Inspiration at Crestview Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 7:00 in the evening on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at the funeral home.
John was born July 7, 1935 in Carnegie, Oklahoma. He was the second born child of Jess and Iva (Henley) Polly. He married Betty Powers in Carnegie, Oklahoma in 1956. They moved to Wichita Falls in 1957. John was a Master Auto Mechanic beginning his career at Randle (Longhorn) Chevrolet. He was also self -employed at Floyd's Garage and retired as lead mechanic at U Haul in Wichita Falls, Texas. He enjoyed playing golf, wood working and volunteering with Meals on Wheels. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
John is preceded in death his parents, his older sister, Mary Lou Rozzell in 2008 and his younger sister, Emma Sue Siber in 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Polly, three children, Tena Sturges and husband Larry, Cheryl Polly and Greg Polly and wife Dana. Five Grandchildren, Ian Sturges, Blair Polly, Loran Polly, Jonathon Sturges and Tara Fowler. Five Great-Grandchildren, Tucker Sturges, Ashton Sturges, Cooper Fowler, Cason Fowler and Connor Fowler. He is also survived by Karen and Mark Siber, among many other nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his buddy, Rusty the border collie and many family members and friends.
Memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels, 1008 Burnett St., Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 or The Humane Society 4360 Old Iowa Park Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76305.
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December 6, 2014
My most sincere sympathy in the loss of these two wonderful people. I consider it a blessing to have grown up and known them from school days to now. I pray for strength for each of you in the coming days. Leota Stocking-Brown (Class of 1956-Carnegie High School)
December 4, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tena &Larry, Cheryl, Greg &Dana and families. Loved Uncle John and Aunt Betty and all of you too, even tho we have not got to visit much through the years due to distance, working and life. Sorry for that! Mama always called Uncle John her little brother and she loved him so much. She always said he was such a good husband, dad, and grandad. We have always had the utmost respect for him as he steped in to support both of his sisters when their husbands died and the way he became like a surrogate dad for Karen and Mark when their dad passed is an inspiration to be modeled. I visited with Aunt Betty on Sunday and even tho she was heartbroken, she gave thanks saying that She and John had had such a blessed life and so many,many things to be thankful for. She talked about you guys and was so proud how you all stepped up to handle everything. (They taught you well.) She talked about her grandchildren and great grands. She said,"I am giving you an air hug like Blair always says." We cried, laughed and talked about the big reunion in heaven that John was having with his mom ,dad, sisters and of course Nicki their beloved dog.
I try to think of it like they were together for most every day of their life since they were teens and only had to be apart for about six days on earth before being reunited in heaven. Love you all very much.
Debbie Howe and family. Mansfield, Texas
phyllis ashton
December 4, 2014
our hearts go out to each and everyone of you...Greg, Dana, Tara, Blair, Loran..just know we are here for yall if you need anything...we love yall so much..so sorry to hear of this..
Joyce Lunsford
December 3, 2014
I wish to offer you my sympathy at this time in your life. Memories you have of John will support you in this time of sorrow.
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Paul and Paula Avrit
December 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...We have a lot of great memories of John and Betty,our trips, and camping with our families...We will miss John so much, we love you all...Paul and Paula
December 1, 2014
To the Polly family You have my love and symphony during this time. May GOD give you the strength and love you need. My love and symphony to all of you. Ruby Ervin Dressler
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