May 18, 1942 ~ June 11, 2025
Max Edward Polk passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at River Region Medical Center in Vicksburg. He was born May 18, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the eldest son of John Thomas Polk and Robertine Higgins Polk of Lake Providence.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a beloved brother, Robert Polk. He is survived by his wife of over 31 years, the love of his life, Linda Lane Polk; his son, Max; his daughter, Tracy; other relatives and friends; and his fur babies, Bobby Blue and Chia. He grew up in Lake Providence, Louisiana, and attended both Catholic and public schools. When Max was only nine years old, his father passed away, a tragedy and hardship that he endured with strength and determination beyond his years. Growing up, he spent a great deal of time on the farm of his grandparents, Albert Marvin Higgins Sr. and Ether Carter Higgins. He gained many skills and developed much common sense under the guidance of his grandparents, and happily helped with chores including feeding livestock, mending fences, gardening, and even churning butter. After chores were completed, fueled by his grandmother's cooking, free time was filled with romping in the woods, riding horses, fishing, and hunting. He cherished memories of those years and often said he was "one of the last of a dying breed," considering it a privilege to have grown up in such a manner.He began his career in the early 1960s with Letourneau Inc.. He later worked in the nuclear field as a pipefitter, welder, and valve technician through Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 619 in Vicksburg. He enjoyed working in many states before retiring from Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Station.
His many hobbies included gardening, fishing, and hunting. He and Linda enjoyed many happy hours canning and preserving the fruits of their labors. They also enjoyed traveling, especially on cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska, as well as on trips to The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, and Shaker Village in Kentucky, and west to The Grand Canyon and other points of interest.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Glenwood Funeral Home, 145 Highway 80, Vicksburg, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM in the chapel, followed by burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg. Father Rusty Vincent will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Mahoney, Jody Higgins, Daniel Riles, Joseph McCormick Jr., Mike Hogan, Joe Mocknick, Robert Foley, and Brad Warnock.
Max was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. In place of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church, Vicksburg Warren Humane Society, or a favorite charity.
Max and I at our 25th Class Reunion at Maxwell's.
