Sergeant Major Retired Harvey Polk passed away peacefully Saturday at Columbus Hospice House. He was 77 years of age.

The son of Phontel and Glena Faye Boyd Polk, SGM Polk was born in Sherman, TX, and retired following 30 years of dedicated service to the United State Army. A highly decorated and distinquished Veteran of the Vietnam War, his accommodations and awards include: the Expert Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal w/ 1 Silver Service Star and 1 Bronze Service Star, the Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal w/ 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, 3 Overseas Service Bars, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal w/2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army of Occupation Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon and the Army Good Conduct Medal 9th Award. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings.

Surviving his departure with cherished memories include: his devoted wife of 54 years, Mrs. Barbara Kulmegies Polk; two daughters, Dr. Rosalind Polk-Hall and Gabriele Polk Seldon, FNP; three grandchildren, Dennis L. Seldon, Jr., Keturah Hall and Solomon Hall; a special nephew, Billy Joe Polk; beloved in-laws, Cristal Luke, Walter Kulmegies and Doris Kulmegies; a host of other nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Celebration for SGM Polk will be held Monday, May 24, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Main Post Chapel, 7381 Ingersoll St., Ft. Benning, GA with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Visitation is Sunday, 1 til 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.