Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
About
Hunter Polk Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
He was born Friday, May 15, 1998, in Zanesville, the son of Melanie (Michael Hying) Polk and the late Pete Polk, and was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church.
He was a 2016 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Hunter was an avid Football player and was awarded a D-1 full athletic and academic scholarship to Duquesne University and after his first year he transferred to Walsh University to continue his football career and pursue his Bachelor's Degree in Communication and Business Administration. He enjoyed music, had a love of reading and being in the outdoors. Hunter passions were fishing, hunting, and traveling all over the country to hike with his furry friend "Rosie." Yellowstone National Park was their favorite place to hike. Hunter was working toward his dream of opening a fish hatchery and owning a farm.
In addition to his mother, he was survived by three siblings, Lydia (Samuel Culp) Polk of Columbus; Dillon Polk and Diamond Hying all of Zanesville; maternal grandmother, Mary Pritchard; Aunt, Julie (David) Mattingly; Uncle, Adam (Tara) Pritchard all of Zanesville; cousins, Caleb and Connor Wooley, Clay and Cami Mattingly, and Koen, Kason and Haylee Pritchard all of Zanesville, a large extended family; and his forever "Good Buddy" Father Bill Arnold, who spent many wonderful times together cooking and watching sports.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold "Cal" Pritchard.
Friends may call from 12PM to 2PM & 5PM to 8PM on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor, Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave., Zanesville. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 925 Main Street, Zanesville with Fr. Bill Arnold as celebrant and Fr. Martin Ralko as co-celebrant. Burial will conclude in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Zanesville.
To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note, please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701
Make a Donation
in Hunter Polk's name
People and places connected with Hunter
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Hunter's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Hunter Polk's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
