Polk, Alfred W., Jr.

  • Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Alfred Polk
Alfred Polk

Minister Alfred W. Polk, Jr., 55, of Chattanooga, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018. 

He was a 1980 graduate of Kirkman Technical High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army and received an honorable discharge at the end of his service time.  Alfred was employed by G4S Company as a security guard.  He was a faithful member of Greater Community Church of God in Christ where he served as one of the ministers. 

Alfred was preceded in death by his mother, Lurleen Polk. 

Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Valerie Polk; son, Alfred (Labreesha) Polk, III; daughter, Lauren Polk; grandchildren, Zakiah Polk, Levi Polk, and Nova Polk; father, Alfred Polk, Sr.; brothers, Kelvin (Penny) Polk and Gregory Polk; sister, Felicia Polk (Robert) Jackson, all of Chattanooga; several aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. 

Visitation will be on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 6-7 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home. 

Funeral services will be on Sunday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m. at Greater Community Church of Chattanooga COGIC with Supt. J. Anthony Taylor as the eulogist. Burial will be on Monday, Nov. 26, at 12:30 p.m. in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

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