ark, 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.