Arthur Warren Polk, 54, of Lawrence, KS, died on May 15, 2013, in Topeka, KS.
In accordance with his last wishes, he will be cremated at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, KS. There will be no services.
Arthur was born on Oct. 8, 1958 in Lawrence, KS to Milton and Eva (Hicks) Polk. After graduation, he joined the United States Army, but, due to health complications, he was discharged shortly afterwards. He worked for the World Company, Lawrence, KS as a driver prior to his death.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Eva Polk.
He is survived by his sister, Ruth Rocker, Beavercreek, OH; a cousin, Kim Davis, Salina, KS; a cousin, Lee Shoemate, Lawrence, KS; a nephew, Dustyn Polk, Lawrence, KS; and a niece, Traci Hegarty, Colorado Springs, CO.
I met Art while working at KU Housing. He always had a smile and was willing to pitch in and help anytime he could. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rob
Our thoghts, & prayers are with you all
Your Cus. Roxy
I started as a hauler for USA TODAY out of the The Journal World and Art would always help everybody load there trucks while he waited to load . Art will be missed .
I worked with art for 9 months. He was a good man, and a great worker. We have missed him on our crew at jw and he will be missed more now. im very sorry for your loss. I will hold him in my thoughts and prayers.