Clifford Polk Jr. of Sophia, WV, died October 6th at Bowers Hospice House. He was born April 21, 1938, to Clifford Polk Sr. and Stella Polk. He was a former miner and foreman, mostly for Eastern and Peabody Coal. He was a member of Sophia Church of God, Sophia, WV.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years Carolyn Polk of Sophia; Sons, Ricky Polk (Brenda) of Sophia and Kenneth Polk (Rhonda) of Gastonia, NC; Grandsons Evan Polk of Sophia, Adam Polk and wife, Camille of Ponchatoula, LA, and Dustin Potter of Helen, WV; Granddaughters Amber Manoff (Angelo) of Gastonia, NC and Amanda Montgomery (Steven) of Warrensburg, MO; Great- grandson, Nolan Polk and Great-granddaughter Addison Polk of Ponchatoula, LA.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at Sophia Church of God, 202 Basham Street, Sophia, WV, on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Immediately following the gathering, the church will host a Celebration of Clifford's life. Bishop James Bostic and Pastor Joey Thomas will be officiating. Clifford will be laid to rest at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens in Beckley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sophia Church of God.
Blue Ridge Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Beckley, is honored to be serving the Polk Family.
