Arthur J. Polley

Arthur James Polley, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 18, 2025. He was born in South Addison, Maine, on September 20, 1940, to the late LeRoy Polley and Annie Ingersoll Polley. He lived in Maine for the next 60 years. Arthur graduated with his Master Mechanic degree in 1960 and worked for several years as an automotive mechanic at dealerships in Bangor. In 1963, he married his loving wife of 62 years, Janet Irene Polley. Arthur worked the night shift for the next 33 years at Bangor Daily News, proud of the fact that he “never missed a day’s work” a significant feat during the 13 plus years he provided for his children's tuition by delivering Avon to distributors and furniture for a local business. Nearly every day since he retired, Arthur continued to read the paper that he had so faithfully printed, always passing the comics to his grandchildren. Arthur enjoyed playing and watching basketball, tinkering with old cars, eating good Maine lobster, and loving on his family. He believed his greatest accomplishment in life to be the family God gave him, saying, “I couldn’t have planned it better if I tried.” Arthur was lovingly dubbed “Grampy” by his six grandchildren and their spouses. He offered an enthusiastic piece of advice to all future great-grandchildren: “Get saved.” As a Bible-believing Christian, Arthur served faithfully in his local churches throughout his life. He helped build three church sanctuaries, invested in bus and visitation ministries, and served as a deacon, usher, and choir member. Arthur was welcoming, kind, and conversational to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and his presence will be sorely and deeply missed. His family looks forward to reuniting with him in Heaven. Surviving are his wife, Janet Irene Mitchell Polley; a son, Dr. Kevin Polley (Christine); a daughter, Tammy Savoy (Gregory); two brothers, Richard Polley (Sherry) and Harold Polley (Beverly); and six grandchildren, Dr. Eric Polley (Chloé), Dr. Kathryn Polley, Dr. Emily Polley, Jonathan Savoy (Jewel), Caroline Savoy Groves (Joshua), and Abigail Savoy. Funeral services will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Pastor David Stockard. A private family burial will be held. Visitation will be held 2:00-3:15 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Hidden Treasure Christian School, 500 West Lee Road, Taylors, South Carolina 29687. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com

Arthur J. Polley

September 20, 1940 - April 18, 2025