Douglas E. Polk

Mr. Douglas Eugene Polk, 69, of Hanahan, passed away Saturday evening, December 8, 2018 at his residence.

Born July 8, 1949 in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Burchill Coker Polk and Edith Gertrude Polk.  For many years he was an iron worker superintendent and was currently serving as a safety supervisor for Reeder Industrial Contractors in Hanahan.  He was a member of Rice Patch Christian Church.  He was a member of the Iron Worker’s Union No. 601. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

Surviving are: his wife of 37 years, Brenda Nicholson Polk of Hanahan; sons, James W. “Billy” Atchison (Pamela Caldwell) of Ladson, Brian T. Atchison of Goose Creek, and Bradley A. Atchison of Goose Creek; grandson, Brayden W. Atchison; brothers, Gerald Polk of Charleston and James Polk of Charleston; and many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles L. Polk.

Funeral services will be held at 3 pm, Friday, December 14, 2018 at The Brice Herndon Funeral Chapel, Walterboro.  The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to English Bulldog Rescue at: Bulldog Club of America Rescue Network: Nancy Bullock, Treasurer, BCA Rescue Network, Inc., PO Box 16, New Melle, MO 63365.

ARRANGEMENTS BY: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408.  Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.