William "Bill" Butler Polson

Edisto Island, SC – Funeral Services for William “Bill” Butler Polson, 85, who entered into rest January 6, 2026, will be conducted Monday, January 12, at 2 o’clock from First Baptist Church of Jackson, Rev. Brian Henderson and Rev. Kevin Liles officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Mr. Polson was born January 13, 1940, in Welch, Oklahoma to the late Louis and Marilea Polson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Ward Polson. After graduating from Jackson High School, he attended Clemson University. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves. After working for over 30 years, Mr. Polson retired from the Savannah River Site as a department supervisor. While working at SRS, he also owned and operated Polson Heating and Air Conditioning. He lived in Jackson, South Carolina from 1955 until 1997. After his retirement and move to Edisto Island, Mr. Polson obtained his general contractor’s license and began building homes on the island as the owner and operator of Polson Construction, LLC. In the 1990’s he acquired the United States Coast Guard certification to become a Captain for chartered saltwater fishing excursions. Known as “Buddy” to his family and friends, he was a true outdoorsman and loved hunting, camping, and was an award winning competitive benchrest shooter. Most of all he enjoyed fishing with his brother, daughter, grandchildren and friends. Mr. Polson was an avid South Carolina Gamecocks fan and member of Edisto Beach Baptist Church. He enjoyed the companionship of his beloved dog, Roxie. Survivors include his daughters, Karen Bunch (Ronnie), Tracy Sanford (Lennie) and Emily Stoffelen (Peter); stepson, Chuck Arbogast (Catrina); grandchildren, Eric Caldwell, Rusty Caldwell (Krista), Elizabeth Patterson (Wyatt) and Gregory Stoffelen (Catherine); great-grandchildren, Eli, Brooklyn, Ellie, Charlie, Emma Grace and Olivia; brother, Tony Polson (Pat); nieces, Rebecca, Mary Grace and Toni Raye. Pallbearers will be Eric Caldwell, Rusty Caldwell, Gregory Stoffelen, Wyatt Patterson, Chuck Arbogast, Doug Fowler and Allen Edmundson. The family would like to thank Clelia and Derek Sanders, Connie Scott, David Langford, Angie Bartley-Wall and Chad Bralley for the loving care and friendship they have given to Mr. Polson. Memorials may be made to Animal Lovers of Edisto, P.O. Box 448, Edisto Island, SC 29438.

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William "Bill" Butler Polson

January 13, 1940 - January 6, 2026