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Obituary For Leonard Latresse Polk
The funeral services for the late Mr. Leonard Polk, who departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2026, will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Shipp's Funeral Home Chapel in Sylvester, Georgia. Minister Brenda Hamilton will deliver the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden.
Today, we gather to celebrate the beautiful life and lasting legacy of Leonard Polk, whose light touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born on July 19, 1975 in Worth County, Georgia to the late Mr. Garland Polk and Patricia Thurmond, Leonard was raised by Charles and Patricia Thurmond. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle, faithful friend, and a man whose kindness and strength inspired everyone around him.
Throughout his life, Leonard was in the United States Army. He worked at the Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base. He was also a mechanic who loved working on vehicles. Leonard also loved planting a garden for family and friends. He loved his fur animals (his dogs and rabbits). Leonard loved all that God created and treated them with so much love and compassion.
Leonard, leaves to mourn his loving mother Patricia Thurmond. Two children; Malaisa McCray and Contrez Polk; one step daughter, Kenyatta Stephens; a grandson, Zyiere McCray; sisters, Tabatha and Hope; six brothers, Darrell, Dr. Cornelius, Lanier (Nakita), Charles (Lacey), Maxwell (Gresha) and Alex; nieces, Harmony and Eden; nephews, Quenyenta, Johnathan and Kendall; aunts, Amanda, Geraldine, Doretha (SGM Jack), Brenda, Mary; uncles, James and CSM Marvin; and a host of other aunts, uncles, close friends and relatives.
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My prayers are with you and your family. May GOD strengthen all of you.
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My prayers and heartfelt condolences goes out to the family. May God hold you, keep you and give you His peace through this difficult timeππ½ππ½ππ½πΉπΉπΉβΌοΈ
This man was my best freind, I loved him as my brother.Fly high polk I will always remember you.
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Dad you really hurt me with this one like why did you have to leave us I was really looking forward to you meeting your grandchild me and my brother are lost without you until we meet again I love you so much you will forever have a place in my heart ππππβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ #LLPOLK
Words can't express how lost I am right now. He was a great father to our kids and a great person in general. This really broke my heart. I will love you forever. My condolences to the family.
To the entire family of Leonard Polk, we send condolences to each of you. We pray God wrap His loving arms around you during this difficult time of bereavement. We pray God comfort and strengthen you and know that the Lord is your Shepherd and has everything you need.
May God bless the family with understanding. It's never easy but Lord knows what what we are all going through.Polk was a good hearted person. I will always remember him and miss him.He was not perfect but no one amongst are perfect. He was a sweetheart of a person.
CuddaMuk, my heart is broken into a million pieces. π We, your family and friends, will miss everything about you because you had so many gifts to share with the world. Your love, laughter, kindness, and unique spirit touched so many lives.
I love you so much and will forever cherish the memories we shared. Though this is a dark and sorrowful moment, I will continue to give God praise and trust in His grace and mercy. Your memory will live on in our hearts, and your legacy will never be forgotten.
Rest peacefully, CuddaMuk. You will be deeply loved, greatly missed, and forever remembered. β€οΈποΈ
Sorry for the family's loss. My condolences and deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family during this time. Kivett Milton
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To my dearest friend,
This caught me off guard. You will TRULY be missed. Your presence always lit up a room. Your friendship , I will Always cherish. My battle buddy. You will forever be in my heart. Hug my son for me. And continue to watch over us here. Thank you for being MY FRIEND. A REAL ONE LOVE YOUR FOREVER, FOR ALWAYS ,V.43rxz. L
I hope you knew how deeply you were loved. Thank you for every laugh, every hug, every kiss, and every moment we spent together. Until we meet again, a part of my heart will always belong to you.You're Truly Missedππ«
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. Dorothea Taylor
In Loving Memory of My Cousin, Leonard Polk Your death hurt the family deeply, cuz. You were that one cousin everyone loved and could always count on. Whether you were fixing cars, checking on animals, or simply being the amazing father your children needed, you did everything with love and a good heart. I'm hurting because you left a void that can never be filled. I find myself asking God why He took you when we still needed you here. It's hard to understand, and it's even harder to accept. There will never be another person like you. You were always there whenever any of us needed you, never hesitating to lend a helping hand or offer your support. You truly were one of the best of us. It's so hard to function knowing you're gone. Your love, your kindness, your strength, and the way you showed up for your family will never be forgotten. We will carry your memory with us forever, and your legacy will live on through your children and everyone whose life you touched. Rest easy, Polk. You will always be loved, always be missed, and never be forgotten.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.