Mahlon and his late wife Elizabeth owned and operated Polk Cleaners for over 50 years. He was a 1948 graduate of Parker High School in Greenville and was a lifelong member of Sans Souci Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Hejaz Shrine Temple for over 50 years.
Mahlon is survived by two daughters, Charlotte Milliken and her husband Jerry; Connie Brashier and her husband Sam; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mahlon is predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Sullivan Polk; and his brother, Jim Polk.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 11th from 1:30pm – 2:15pm at Mackey Funerals and Cremations on Century Drive followed by a funeral service at 2:30pm in the Chapel with Reverend Wayne Watson officiating. A committal will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mahlon’s name to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 W. Farris Road, General Funds, Greenville, SC 29605 or at ShrinersHospitalsForChildren.org.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at MackeyMortuary.com.