David Lee Polk

Mr. David Lee Polk, 81, died February 17, 2006. A native of Union County he was born December 23, 1924, son of the late Frank and Fronnie Rushing Polk. He was a retired diesel mechanic and farmer, and a World War II, US Army veteran. He had a love for racing and automobiles. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 20, 2006, in the Shiloh Advent Christian Church, of which he was a member, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. David is survived by his wife of 57 years Pauline Rushing Polk; daughter Cathy Cherry and husband Harold of Matthews; sons John Polk and wife Pam of Stokesdale, NC, Steve Polk and wife Pattie, Randy Polk and wife Vickie and Junior Estelle and wife Wanda all of Monroe; brother Fred Polk and sister Irene Tarlton both of Monroe; 16 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Mr. Polk was predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Cremation Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Advent Christian Church, 3601 Sikes Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28110 or the American Diabetes Association, 222 S. Church St., Suite 336-M, Charlotte, NC 28202. Online condolences may be made to www.gordonfuneralservice.com Published online on February 20, 2006 courtesy of Gordon Funeral Service, Inc. .