Robert "Bobby" N Polson, Jr

 

Robert “Bobby” Newsom Polson, Jr. 86, died Saturday, June 3, 2023. Born in Cheraw, SC he was a son of the late Robert and Edelle B. Polson. He worked for Burlington Industries (James Fabrics) 20 years and INA Bearing for 16+years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw, SC. Mr. Polson was an extraordinary handyman. He was known for his crafted undercounter jar openers.

Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Billie Jean Rogers Polson of the home, a brother, Ira Craig Polson of Sierra Vista, AZ, an aunt, Gladys Leaphart of Lexington, SC, also several cousins, children of the heart David (Janet) Caulder of Chesterfield, SC, grandchildren of the heart, Lynsee (Trent) Winburn, great grandchildren of the heart, Juliette, Jovie and John-Calvin.

He was preceded in death by his parents listed above, a son, Robert N. Polson, III, also an aunt, Mary Jacobs.

The family will receive friends 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, June 5, 2023 at Kiser Funeral Home, Cheraw, SC

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens.

The family requests that due to hot weather, that all attending the funeral service wear casual clothing.

Memorials to: First Presbyterian Church, 300 Market Street, Cheraw, SC 29520 or Crescent Hospice, 1370 Browning Rd., Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29210

The family would like to thank the many friends that have lovingly helped take care of Mr. Polson, especially the nurses and staff of Crescent Hospice.