Donald M. Polk 79 of Bartow passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at the Rohr Home in Bartow from Heart Failure. A native of Columbus, Georgia he moved to Polk County in 1963 from there. He worked as a Dispatcher and a Truck Driver and retired from the Commercial Carrier Trucking Co. in Auburndale. Donald was an avid photographer and fisherman and especially enjoyed spending time at the Kissimmee River State Park. A loving husband, father and grandfather he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife Bobbie Polk of Bartow. Two daughters Donna Ayers of Winter Haven and Theresa Patterson of Bartow. Brother Wayne Polk of Georgia. Sister Christine Walker of Kentucky. Four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10:30am at the First Assembly of God in Bartow.