Virgil Britton Polley M.D., 88, died on October 25, 2010, after living 15 years with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Carmel, N.Y., March 6, 1922, son of Virgil Eugene Polley and Annie Miller Polley. For most of his active life, he was a surgeon in Oneonta, N.Y. He and his wife went on 17 medical mission trips to various parts of the world.

Dr. Polley is survived by his wife, Virginia C. Polley, his four daughters; Rebecca (Beccy) Polley Scruton, Joan Polley Sheesley, Virginia (Ginger) B. Polley, Jennifer A. Polley and two sons-in-law, Gordon P. Scruton and Joel C. Sheesley. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Dr. Polley, the consummate gentleman, loved his wife completely, his daughters and their families without reservation, his patients with compassion and his Lord passionately.

He was joyfully loved by his family and his death is a deep loss. His family is profoundly grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of being part of his life and we give thanks for God's presence in Virgil's beginnings, his journey and his ending.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to:
MAF, PO Box 47, Nampa, ID 83653-0047
MAP, INT'l, 4700 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick, GA 31525
World Medical Mission. PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607

The family asks for stories of Dr. Polley to be sent to: Virginia C. Polley, c/o Windsor Park Manor, 124 Windsor Park Drive, Carol Stream, IL 60188. These will be compiled in a book of memories. Thank you all for granting him the privilege of caring for the people of the greater Oneonta area.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Windsor Park Manor, 124 Windsor Park Drive, in Carol Stream, IL. Another memorial service will be held in Oneonta, NY at a later date. Interment will be at the Glenwood Cemetery in Oneonta, NY.