Robert Lawrence Polk

Robert Lawrence Polk, 99, passed away December 26, 2016 in Weatherford. He was born September 22, 1917 in Palo Pinto County the son of Robert Lee and Mary Ether Morrow Polk. He married Charlsie Sanders on June 1, 1936 in Weatherford and she preceded him in death on May 28, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Mineral Wells and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. R. L. lived a grand life of 99 years. He worked in Tucker's Tin Shop for many years, and was well known for the quality of his work. His character is his legacy, Christian, honest, loyal to his family, and respected by all who crossed his paths. R. L. loved his family, planting beautiful gardens each year, and sharing the vegetables. Services will be 2 PM Friday, December 30, 2016 in the Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Chapel. Burial will follow in Staggs Prairie Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law: Shirley and Gregg Sublett of Mineral Wells; son: Randall Polk of Mineral Wells; sister: Ruby Shipley of Weatherford; grandchildren and spouses: John and Patty Robertson of Kentucky, Ricky and Lisa Robertson of Granbury, Jeremy and Stacey Polk of Sanger, and Brittany Polk of Lake Worth; great-grandchildren: John V, Shane, Kim, Chelese, Garrett, and Tucker; 7 great-greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host of friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and sisters: Dorothy, Nettie, and Ruth.