Lonnie Arnold Polk

     Lonnie Arnold Polk, 82, Nevada, MO, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Nevada. Lonnie was born December 11, 1942, in Nevada, MO to John C. and Verna Marie (Austin) Polk. At the age of 20, he married Maxine Gulliford on October 5, 1963, and became Dad to her four small children. From this union a daughter, Carrie, was born in 1967. 

     Lonnie graduated from Nevada High School in 1961 and worked for Nevada Daily Mail as a typesetter for 18 years. He and Maxine owned and operated “The Pawn Shop” for 25 years until his retirement in 2005. Lonnie, along with his family, also raised cattle and hogs. He was an avid duck hunter and was a longtime member of the Stultz Hunting Club. Lonnie enjoyed going to casinos and was known for his artistry. InHome Solutions provided uplifting and day brightening visits in the last days of his journey. He enjoyed every visit of his wonderful caregivers.

      Survivors include his children, Terri Rowland (Dennis), Thornfield, MO, Cindy Brannan (Greg), Moundville, Randall Gulliford (Leslie), Moundville, Lorrie Divine (Dan), Moundville, and Carrie Dreyer (Jeff), Nevada; nine grandchildren, Eric Gulliford (Becca), Christopher Hewitt (Tracie), Adam Hewitt (Jenny), Sunshine Black (Terry), Timothy Rowland (Dee), Keith Gulliford (Keri), Lesley Gulliford, Emma Dykstra (Josh), and Beth Miller (Devin); nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Polk (Maxine), Ft. Scott, KS; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Maxine, in 2018.

     Private family services will be held at a later date.     

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Lonnie Arnold Polk, please visit our floral store.