Roy Clinton Polson, Jr.

Wallace, SC

Mr. Roy Clinton Polson, Jr., passed away at his home at the age 72. The memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday beginning one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Polson was born on December 6, 1953 in Bennettsville, SC. He was a son of the late Roy Clinton Polson, Sr. and Shirley Langley Polson. Roy graduated from Wallace High School, class of 1972; where he participated in every sport and proudly played on the team that won the baseball state championship in 1967. Always an avid North Carolina Tar Heels fan, Mr. Polson’s love of sports remained with him throughout his life, having just recently spent time shooting basketball hoops. He was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Whether gardening, managing a burn pile or working around the yard, Roy enjoyed time outdoors. Most of all, Mr. Polson loved his grandchildren, and was almost always with them.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Polson was preceded in death by his brother and best friend, Bruce Polson.

Mr. Polson is survived by his wife of the home, Debbie Polson; children, Bryan Polson of Dillon, SC; Danielle (Brian) Howle of Wallace, SC; Jordan Heffner of Wallace, SC; and Chris (Toni) Spivey of Cheraw, SC; grandchildren, Chelsea (Jimmy) Miller, Nicholas (Megan) Polson, Pete Howle, Reagan Spivey, Abigail Spivey, J.J. Heffner, Jr; Samuel Heffner, Tara Rutzler, C.J. Rutzler, Jakob Rutzler; great-grandchildren, Chapin Miller, Jersey Miller, A.J. Quick, Jr.; special nieces, Savannah Quick and Tyla (Tony) Ingram; brother, Dennis (Tammy) Polson; sisters, Sandra Polson, Judy (D.T) Turner and sister-in-law, Phyllis Polson; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Gratitude is expressed to all of the family members and friends that have shown their love during this time of loss.

Memorial contributions may be made to The National Kidney Foundation (www.kidney.org)

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC & The MRC Crematory are serving the Polson family. 

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