COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

MR. ALVIN PRESTON POLK, SR. was born August 23, 1941 into the union of the late King Polk, Sr. and Lula Rorie as the eldest child. On August 17, 2021, five days before his soth birthday, the Lord unexpectantly called him to his eternal resting place.

"Daddy", "Alvin", "Pops" "Rollin Stone", "Al", "Granddaddy" was a hard-working free spirit that adored his children and grandchildren. He was extremely proud of "The Polks" and would get so excited whenever he spent time with his family, in person or on the phone. This excitement would sometimes consume him by way of a big grin on his face, an infectious laughter that would cause his shoulders to shake uncontrollably with joy, or a nickname out of adoration.

"Pops" was a self-taught guitarist and loved drag racing and fast cars. Some of his other favorite pastimes included listening to music such as Delfonics, Temptations and Smokey Robinson, discussing and watching sports; especially Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers, watching westerns and traveling.

As a result of his love for traveling, "Daddy" drove tractor trailers for numerous companies, throughout the states, for over fifty years before retiring around 2015. During his many years in the field, he was able to share his love of truck driving and traveling with his kids by occasionally taking one or two of them, at a time, on the road with him.

Alvin is survived by six children from his union with his former spouse, Mary T. Polk: Daughters- Barbara P. McAllister (Howard), Ann R. Polk and Angela D. Polk-Jones; Sons- David L. Polk, Alvin P. Polk, Jr., and George E. Polk, Sr. all of Greensboro NC. Four children with Carolyn Jones; Daughters -Alvana P. Williams (James) of Atlanta, Ga., Camile P.Polk, Antree P. Edwards (Corsley) and Son- Darent Polk of Baltimore Md.; another Daughter, Tianna Polk, also of Baltimore, Md; and one step-daughter, Shontelle Jones of Baltimore, Md.

Twenty Grandchildren; Shonna T. Polk, DyJuan L. Polk, RaShawn D. Polk, Jessica C. Stokes, Tavarus J. Polk, George E. Polk, Jr. Desmond Sturdivant, Geoyia R. Polk, Haley M. Haith, Shon Wright, Keira Holmes, Chasity Pryor, Deshawn Given, Jawan Jones, Deanna Jones, Brian Williams, Cameron Burden, Corsley Edwards, Ill, Jaren Polk and Jaxon Polk.

Thirteen Great Grandchildren; Ajada Polk, Larue Thompson, Dai Jah Polk, Azzuri Stokes, A' Zahria Polk, Zion Ingram, Courtland Polk, Landen Polk, Aubrey Polk, Ja'Mora Polk, Autumn Ingram, Kyron Wright and Zaire Givens.

Five Siblings; King Polk, )ir., Staffin Polk (Shirley), John Coffins (Sally), Martha Davis, of Wadesboro N.C. and Willie B. Polk of Charlotte N.C.

ln-laws; Inez Polk, Willie Ree Young, Patricia Royal and Johnnie Tillman.....one special friend of Greensboro NC and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Alvin was preceded in death by his mother and father- King and Lula Polk; step-mother- Louise Polk; siblings -Mattie, Eugene, Bobby, Jay J5 James, Ernest, Betty Jean, Marjorie; daughter - Marie Polk; grandson-Demario Polk and stepson-Jimmie Jones.

The Memorial Wake and Visitation for Mr. Polk will on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro North Carolina.

*Masks are required to be worn at all times and temperatures will be checked at the door.

On Saturday, August 28, 2021, the public viewing for Mr. Polk will be from 12:30-1:00pm New Light Baptist Church, 1105 Willow Road, Greensboro, North Carolina. The Homegoing Service will begin at 1:00pm.

Interment will be at Lakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O' Henry Blvd., Greensboro, North Carolina following the service.

*New Light Baptist Church requires that a mask be worn at ALL TIMES and temperatures will be checked at the door. If you register a temperature, you WILL NOT be permitted to enter the church. This includes family as well as visitors.

If you are not allowed in the church, you can meet the family at Lakeview Memorial Park between 2:30-3:00pm. The service will be recorded.

Callands Funeral Home, LLC of Greensboro, North Carolina is in charge of all services and arrangements.