"My name is Steve Mulcock. I ride the RAGBRAI each year. In 2007 John, Hope and their wonderful kids were contemplating hosting a group in their home. John had just lost his job and they were strapped. At the last moment they decided to do it and volunteered. we were strapped too, without a place to camp. John and family not only took us in but they fed us BBQ pork and breakfast in the morning. The kids Jackson, Calista, Olivia & even Aiden helped us setup our tents. Our group is "The San Diego Zoo". (We are not part of the zoo) None of us will ever forget his, and their kindness. I was shocked to hear of his passing. I was just looking them up to give them a call to see how they were doing. God bless you Hope and the kids. He was truly a Saint. This will be in my heart forever!"
In loving memory of
John Robert Polk
May 28, 1965 - June 18, 2017
John Robert Polk, 52, of Hampton, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Franklin General Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born on May 28, 1965, in Dallas, Texas, to Hammond Andrew Polk and Barbara Ann Land.
John graduated from McClintock High School in Tempe, Arizona. He attended South Mountain Community College and Arizona State University. John married Hope Paine on August 16, 1997, in Hampton. He worked for many years with Dale Carnegie Training in Phoenix and with Autotrader.com in Iowa.
John attended Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. He was a member of the Hampton Country Club, where he enjoyed golfing, especially on Thursday afternoons. John also enjoyed listening to sports talk radio, watching ESPN, attending sporting events, as well as cooking and grilling. He loved attending his children's many activities.
John was a loving father and brother and a good friend to many. He had a big heart and will be remembered for his laugh, his sense of humor and his quick wit.
John is survived by his children Jackson Polk, Calista Polk, Olivia Polk and Aiden Polk, all of Hampton, brother Gary (Bobbi) Polk of Mesa, Arizona, sister Cheryl Polk Rooney of Overland Park, Kansas, sister Karen Polk of Hampton, nieces and nephews Courtney DeJong, Justine Rooney, Brandon Rooney, Brett Rooney, Eboni Ferguson, Holli Campbell, Levi Paine, Heather Paine and Kelsey Paine, and former spouse, Hope Paine Polk, who was by his side and proved that Christ's love shines through.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hammond and Barbara Polk, brother James Polk and nephew Justin Polk, along with several other family members.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family of John Robert Polk for his children.
Tributes
"Hope and Kids - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'll always have great memories of the good times and laughs I shared with John. Playing baseball, softball, basketball, Turkey Bowls, golf, practical jokes...you name it and John had fun doing it. He will be truly missed. Cherish the memories. Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you... Jeff, Amy, Haleigh, and Cade Bemis "
"Dear Hope what can I say. There are no words. I wish I was there with you and your family. I remember John such a good man good father good husband when our little ones were so little together, the best of times, my condolences love Jollie Beckett"
"I am sorry to learn of John's passing. My heart goes out to all of his family. I will remember his bright smile always."
"John rests in my memory as full of laughter, humor and many down to earth conversations about life and family. I am saddened by the loss to his family and send my prayers and loving energy to John's spirit and all of his loved ones. "Truly it is in the darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then the light is nearest all of us." Author: Meister Eckhart Safe journey John."
"We are very, very sorry to hear of John's passing. He and his family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers during this extraordinarily difficult time. "They whom we love and lost are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are." Author: St John Chrystostom May loving memories comfort his family and friends and in time help to soften the sadness of their loss. With Deepest Sympathy, Dennis & Edie Mahon "
"Sorry for the loss of John I first met him at a bible study at the Allen house and thought he was a good guy. Even in sorrow you can rest that his current state is with the Lord 2nd Corinthians 5:8 According to Philippines 1:23 he is far better. Christ did everything necessary for your soul salvation and his. Only by trusting what Christ did for us at the cross. Romans 4:5,24-25 , 1st Corinthians 15:1-4 2nd Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. My prayer is that the gospel will be preached correctly many believe it. I shall see him again. Complete in Him Colossians 1:10 Doug Warwick "
"My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I've known John since junior high school at Connolly and remember his sense of humor. May God watch over his children. "
"thoughts and prayers for your family. John will be missed to a lot of people. "