Jorge R. Polo, 75, passed away on Jan. 28, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born in Barranquilla, Colombia in 1942 to Pedro and Clotilde Polo who preceded him in death. In 1968, he married his wife, Alicia, and they would have celebrated 50 years of marriage in July.
Jorge realized his mission in this life when he came to work as a chemical engineer at the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) in 1976. Jorge was a highly accomplished fertilizer expert, and he authored numerous papers and conducted international workshops on fertilizer technology. When not working, Jorge was known for his involvement with volunteer organizations. He served on the board and chaired the supervisory committee of the TVA Credit Union and devoted his time to organizations such as the Muscle Shoals Kiwanis Club, Reading is Fundamental, and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program.
He leaves behind his wife, Alicia Verano Polo; a daughter, Dr. Claudia Polo Vance Ross (Thomas); and a son, Jorge A. Polo (Laura). He also leaves behind his beloved granddaughters, Alexandra Vance, Caroline Vance, Sophie Polo, and Elise Polo; much-loved siblings, Clotilde Polo Cepeda, Dr. Richard Polo (Annie), and Dr. Pedro Polo (Alma); and a host of family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorials to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America or to Kiwanis International. Visitation will be on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 3 p.m. with a celebration of life service beginning at 4 p.m. at A.S. Turner and Sons Funeral Home in Decatur, Georgia. To sign the online guest book and to view the full obituary please visit asturner.com. A. S. Turner & Sons, Decatur, Georgia.
