Lee Lester Polk

He was born on August 13, 1952, in Lubbock, TX to Joe Lester Polk and Billie Mae Polk. He was baptized in Greater St. Lukes Missionary Baptist Church. Lee graduated from Dunbar High School in 1972. He later went on to obtain a degree in diesel and automotive mechanics from South Plains College. Lee completed his career in diesel mechanics, retiring from US Foods after 35 years. Upon retirement, he spent most of his days upkeeping his storage units and cutting up with his tenants. Lee was a proud member of NHRA & IHRA and had a passion for drag racing, fishing, telling stories of his grandmother and grandfather and spending time with his girls. He prided himself on keeping a beautiful yard and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.

Lee was preceded in death by his dad, Joe Lester Polk, his mother, Billie Mae Polk, grandparents, Wesley & Willie Mae Thomas and sisters, Effie Mae Polk & Patricia Holmes. He is survived by his wife, Julie Polk of Lubbock, TX, children, Kenneth Polk (Sylvia) of Fort Worth, TX, Brandy Munoz (Abel) of Lubbock, TX, and Melanie Polk of Lubbock, TX, grandchildren, Kendric, Kenneth Jr & Kennon Polk, Alyssa Tuttle (DJ) and Lexi Gonzales, siblings, Robert Earl Polk & Bridget Polk, 3 great grandchildren and numerous drag racing friends and neighbors that all loved him dearly.

The family would also like to send special thanks to the MICU team and palliative care doctors and nurses at Covenant Medical Center who took such great care of him.

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”