1932
Hammon
2016
Hammon Polk
February 16, 1932 — October 23, 2016
New Iberia
Funeral Services for Mr. Hammon Polk will be Saturday, October 29, 2016, 9:00 AM, Mt. Zion Baptist Church #1, 409 Sidney Blanchard Rd, Loreauville, LA. Rev. Carl F. Lewis, Pastor will officiate the service.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 29, 2016, 7:00 -9:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church #1.
He will be buried in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery # 1, Loreauville, LA.
Hammon Polk was the son of the late Mary Green and Hammon Polk, Sr. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Loreauville, LA and was a lifelong resident of New Iberia, LA. Hammon was one of seven children born to this union.
Hammon was a lifetime, dedicated member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #1, also known as "The Polk Church" where, when he was physically able to do so, served for years as a member of Mt. Zion's Usher Board.
On February 2, 1952 Hammon was united in marriage to the beautiful Loretta Charles. To this union six children were born. He was a devoted husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin who always put the best interest of his family first.
Hammon was hard-working, dependable, of high character, amiable, caring, and loving. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always wore a contagious and engaging smile everywhere he went. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, reading books/magazines/newspapers, etc., watching sports, taking annual bus trips to a variety of popular US attractions with the Manhattans Social and Civic Club and most importantly going on outings with his family. "Mr. Polk", as everyone affectionately and respectfully called him, never met a stranger and was always willing to help others in need. He has been an excellent example of strength, unconditional love, and loyalty – an endearing legacy to his family.
Hammon was employed by Mixon Lbr. Co. /West End Rentals and worked in the construction/building industry for 50 years until his retirement at the age of 79.
On Sunday, October 23, 2016 Hammon Polk departed this life. He now joins, in the company of God and our Lord and Savior, his lovely wife - Loretta Polk, his mother – Mary Green Polk, his father – Hammon Polk, Sr., his brothers – Charles, Yancy, and Riley Polk, his sisters – Mary Polk Roberts, and Betty Polk Carrier, his daughter – Carla Polk St. Julien, and grandsons Eddie Jr., Brian, Bradley and Reginald O. Cahee.
He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, John C. Polk, and Hammond III (Sherry) Polk of New Iberia, LA, and Christopher J. (Angela) Polk of Houston, TX; two daughters, Gwendolyn M. (Morgan Jr.) Thomas of Baldwin, LA, and Gail M. (Larry Sr.) Mouton of New Iberia, LA, one sister, Rita Polk (Wesley Sr.) Smith of Los Angeles, CA; ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild on the way, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and devoted friends.
MK DIXON Funeral Home, is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 29, 2016, 7:00 -9:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church #1.
He will be buried in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery # 1, Loreauville, LA.
Hammon Polk was the son of the late Mary Green and Hammon Polk, Sr. He was born on February 16, 1932 in Loreauville, LA and was a lifelong resident of New Iberia, LA. Hammon was one of seven children born to this union.
Hammon was a lifetime, dedicated member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church #1, also known as "The Polk Church" where, when he was physically able to do so, served for years as a member of Mt. Zion's Usher Board.
On February 2, 1952 Hammon was united in marriage to the beautiful Loretta Charles. To this union six children were born. He was a devoted husband, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin who always put the best interest of his family first.
Hammon was hard-working, dependable, of high character, amiable, caring, and loving. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always wore a contagious and engaging smile everywhere he went. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, reading books/magazines/newspapers, etc., watching sports, taking annual bus trips to a variety of popular US attractions with the Manhattans Social and Civic Club and most importantly going on outings with his family. "Mr. Polk", as everyone affectionately and respectfully called him, never met a stranger and was always willing to help others in need. He has been an excellent example of strength, unconditional love, and loyalty – an endearing legacy to his family.
Hammon was employed by Mixon Lbr. Co. /West End Rentals and worked in the construction/building industry for 50 years until his retirement at the age of 79.
On Sunday, October 23, 2016 Hammon Polk departed this life. He now joins, in the company of God and our Lord and Savior, his lovely wife - Loretta Polk, his mother – Mary Green Polk, his father – Hammon Polk, Sr., his brothers – Charles, Yancy, and Riley Polk, his sisters – Mary Polk Roberts, and Betty Polk Carrier, his daughter – Carla Polk St. Julien, and grandsons Eddie Jr., Brian, Bradley and Reginald O. Cahee.
He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, John C. Polk, and Hammond III (Sherry) Polk of New Iberia, LA, and Christopher J. (Angela) Polk of Houston, TX; two daughters, Gwendolyn M. (Morgan Jr.) Thomas of Baldwin, LA, and Gail M. (Larry Sr.) Mouton of New Iberia, LA, one sister, Rita Polk (Wesley Sr.) Smith of Los Angeles, CA; ten grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild on the way, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and devoted friends.
MK DIXON Funeral Home, is in charge of final arrangements, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514.
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