Johnny W. " Polk Chop"  Coble-Polk, of Rockford departed this earthly life October 29, 2021. He was born November 14, 1951 in Brownsville, TN the son of Fannie Coble and George Polk. Johnny lived in Rockford since 1966 coming from Brownsville, TN. He was employed as an assembler by Chrysler Corporation. Johnny loved to play, dominos, darts, poker and loved to bowl. He attended Auburn High School.

Johnny leaves to cherish many loving memoires, his companion of 44 year and fiancé,  Sylvia Sanders; son, John (Melissa) Horton; four daughters, Joyce Poalk,  Shereka Robinson, Crystal Poalk and Amber (Demont) Thomas-Wickson; a host of grandchildren and two great grandchildren; five sisters, Daisy Sturdivant, Sally Sturdivant and Peggy Sturdivant, Joyce Cheairs and Betty Herron; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Fannie Sturdivant and George W. Polk; two brothers, Tommy Sturdivant Jr. and Donald Sturdivant and two sisters Patsy Sturdivant and Brenda Sturdivant.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1901 W. State Street. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.