Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Prentiss Baptist Church in Prentiss for Mr. James Polk, 69, of Prentiss who died Sept. 25, 2017, at his residence. Burial followed in Prentiss Cemetery.  Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss was in charge of all arrangements.

Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Saulters Moore Funeral Home in Prentiss from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Mr. Polk was born Feb. 15, 1948, in Brookhaven. He was the son of James D. Polk and Charlene Parish.

He was a graduate of Pearl River Junior College. He was an Army Vietnam Veteran. He was a crane operator for Glen Dyess for over 29 years. He was a member of Prentiss Baptist Church.

Mr. Polk is survived by his wife of 48 years, Donna Polk of Prentiss; two sons, Chad Polk of Prentiss and Brad Polk (Kara) of Magee; three grandchildren, Walker, Vallie and Maeley Polk; stepmother, Daisy Polk of Prentiss and step brother, Randy Daniels (Mary Lynn) of Prentiss.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences and a guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com