Patty and family
My sincere sympathy to you all.  James was a leader in the community and involved in so many things; he will be missed.  
Jeanette Hillyer

My cousin James was a giant among men: education advocate, civil rights pioneer, political activist, role model and above all, a man of faith. Let us not forget what he stood for,what he strived for, and what he accomplished, during his lifetime. It is now up to those he left behind [family, friend and citizens] to carry that bright torch forward, so that its beam may continue to light the pathway for future generations.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the Polk Family -  Your family has my deepest sympathy for your loss.  The community has loss another dedicated soldier.  May he rest in peace. May God grant you comfort during your time of bereavement.

I'm so saddened to hear about my friend, James Polk's passing. He always reached out to help others better themselves. My thoughts & prayers go out to James & his family!! God Bless, Ken Williams

our sincere condolences to the family of a great man. karin and john bumgarner

It was a great privilege to serve on the City Council with James.  He was a good man devoted to community service and achieved so much for so many.  He will be greatly missed   Camille Gibson

James was a great community leader and person. I've known him for many years and considered him a great friend.
My condolences to his family.

James was a mentor to his children and to the many people he came in contact with over his 77 years. He started to serve God so early in life that I know his place in heaven has been saved for a long time. I will miss his smile, his kind voice and his strength of character. My sympathy to all of his family and loved ones.  Diane Gallagher

My deepest condolences Patti and your family is in my prayers.

James was a credit to his family and the Peoria Community.  God bless his family and friends.

Dear Polk Family,
I am so saddened to learn of James's passing. My husband, Mark Ayers, and I had the pleasure of knowing him and seeing him at many functions throughout the years. He was a wonderful gentleman and we are honored to call him our friend. 
May you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of him.
With sincere heartfelt sympathy,

He was a good Man and stood up for what He believed in. That is a very success life.

To God be the glory for the life of James, he was truly a Drum Major for justice for all. He was a kind dedicated man of God. His tireless work and love for people will be missed.

Patti,
It's always sad to lose a classmate.  Jim always brought excitement at our basketball games, he was great.  I remember him as a real humble guy at PCHS.

May God be with the Polk family in the loss of Jim.   He was a wonderful person and gave so much to Peoria.  

God bless

Mrs. Polk and family...you have my sincerest condolences as you mourn the loss of Mr. Polk. I enjoyed getting to know him during my time at CityLink. His dedication to public service was admirable.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Patty, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family.  We have lost a pillar of the community.

Patty....I have deep sympathy for your loss. Please accept my condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Patti, please know that you have Ray and my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband.  We know that there is little we can say to console you, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tragic time. 

Love, Ray and Donna Rabus, Pekin IL

I remember James when i was a tennager him and is brother sam and mother and father when they lived on spencer and second my aunt sarah henning used to send me too there house to pick up a cake or something mrs polk had bake sorry for your lost may God bless the polk family he will b miss

OBITUARY

James K. Polk

June 13, 1939 – November 8, 2016

Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel

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