George Washington Polk

George Polk, 93, of Bardstown, KY transitioned into his heavenly home on Sunday, March 12, 2023 while residing at Landmark of Bardstown, KY.

George (G.W. or Sgt. Polk) as he was affectionately called, was born on October 28, 1929 in Hickory Valley, TN to the late Millie Polk. G.W. attended schools in Hardeman County. G.W. grew up in a loving household along with his two siblings, Sue and Freddie. As a young man G.W. was affiliated with his mother’s church, New Hope Ministry Baptist in Hickory Valley. George joined the U.S. Army in 1951 and was honorably discharged in 1960. While serving in the military he met his future wife, Jeraldine Lewis whom he married on February 5, 1955 and they remained Kentuckians for the rest of their lives. George loved getting together with family & friends for barbecue picnics and home made ice cream. During those times he would often reminisce about his military days which would brighten his day.

He leaves to mourn his passing, one son, Wally Lewis (Louise) of Bolivar TN; two daughters, Debra Jarmon of Radcliff, KY, Simone Edelen (Alex) of Bardstown, KY; two step children, Sean Edelen, Kesha Edelen (Brian) of Bardstown, KY; eleven grandchildren, Contessa Hamer of Columbus, OH, Michael Perkins (Na Shunda) of Chicago, IL, Brandon Lewis of Atlanta, GA, Makayla Johnson, Alex Johnson Jr. Xavier Johnson, Kovie Johnson, Brielle Moore, Zane Moore, Brianna Gilbert, Bryson Gilbert, all of Bardstown, KY; ten great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; close friends, Margaret Edelen, Donna Kerberg, Eugene Warren (Arvella); a host of nieces & nephews in Washington, D.C. whom he loved very much along with extended family and friends.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY.

Funeral services for Mr. Polk will be held at 12:00 PM Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the chapel of Chism Family Funeral Home, Vine Grove, KY with Brother Ben Underhill officiating. Burial will follow at Beth Haven Memorial Gardens, Louisville, KY.

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