Robert M. "Polk" Blevins

Robert M. "Polk" Blevins obituary, Burnsville, NC

Robert M. "Polk" Blevins

Robert Blevins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Yancey Funeral Services - Burnsville on Aug. 30, 2023.

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Robert M. "Polk" Blevins, age 74, of the Shoal Creek Community, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 28th, 2023. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Luther and Carrie Hyatt Blevins. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Irene Blevins Shuford; sister-in-law, Mary Hope Blevins and niece, Tambra Blevins Cannon. Polk was an employee Yancey County Landfill for many years. He enjoyed old western movies.
Surviving are his brothers: Ralph Blevins (Opal) and Charles Blevins; brother-in-law, Martin Shuford; nephews: Chris Shuford (Christy) and Tim Blevins (Kim) and nieces: Sharon Mercer (Kim), Teresa Pittman and Donna Casas (Romeo). Many great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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