Dick Polk of Mason passed away on Monday June 21, 2010 at the age of 82. Dick was born in Mason on March 21, 1928 to Ned and Bessie Polk. He graduated from Texas A&M in 1949. On September 16, 1950 he married Lila Jo Chew. He worked at the Union Stock Yard in San Antonio before serving his country in the Army. After his time in the service he returned to the Stock Yard as a cattle buyer. Later Dick became a rancher, in Mason. Dick was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 60 years and a long time member of the First United Methodist Church of Mason.
He is survived by his wife Lila Jo Polk of Mason, son Richard Ned Polk of Mason, daughter Cara Ann Polk of Austin, sister-in-law Wanda Polk, nephews David Polk and his wife Adrienne of Palestine TX and Ned Polk of Belton TX.
Funeral Services for Dick Polk will be on Saturday June 26, 2010 at 10:00am in the First United Methodist Church of Mason with Pastor Tim Fahrenthold officiating interment will follow at the Gooch Cemetery. Pallbearers are David Polk, Ned Polk, John Street, Kevin Johnson, Kevin Chapman, Scott McMillan, Ken Hart, and Tim Underwood.
Visitation with the Family will be on Friday June 25, 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Mason Funeral Home.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Mason Funeral Home.
Memorial donation may be made in Dick Polk's name to the charity of your choice.