Johnny B. received his education from Leona High School. He became a devoted member of Wilson Chapel COGIC, under the leadership of Elder Lon Evans. He later became a member of Faith House of Prayer Holiness Church, under the leadership of Pastor Robert Holmes. He was a member of the singing group, Holy Travelers. Johnny B. was known for being a people person, as well as a loving and devoted father to his three daughters. His qualities and characteristics of fatherhood would always remain memorable and never forgotten.
Some of his favorite past-times included, being the “Pitmaster” for the annual Homecoming celebrations, raising hogs, growing watermelons, and making his friends and family laugh uncontrollably. He left a lasting impression on all who came to know him.
He was employed with Hardwood Lumber Co. for 12 years and later became self-employed as a hotshot driver until his death.
On May 25, 2002, he married Elva Kay Sadler, where he gained six children, that he loved as his own. He was affectionately known as, “Papa, Bishop, Polkie, Grandpa, Granddaddy, and B.” He was a great husband, father, and brother. He always put others first. He was a great joy and always dressed to the “tee.” He will be dearly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents R. L. and Johnnie Mae Polk, brother; Willie Lee Polk, sister; Dorothy Mae Smith; (Kay’s son), James Jones.
He leaves to cherish his devoted wife of many years, Elva Kay Polk; three daughters Shenesse Britton (Bennie), Shaviller Waugh (Tim), Sha Shena Cooper (George) born from his first union; and to his 2nd union with Elva Kay Polk; Jermaine Ratcliff (Leah), Lamont Ratcliff, Jamar Sadler, Swiyyah Azeez, and Khadijah Azeez. Siblings; Dorothy Jean Wilson, Robert Polk (Gloris), Elmer Polk, L.W. Polk (Michelle), Ida Dean Willis (Ronald), Jewelene Polk, James Polk (Suncha), Calvin Polk (Valerie), brother-in-law, Norman Sadler, and sister-in-law Sonya Hilton; 24 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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