Frank Polston

CAIRO, Ill. — Frank Polston, 86, of Cairo died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at his home.

He was born Dec. 15, 1921, in Cairo. He married Eva "Katy" Morrison. She died in 1991.

Polston was a mechanic and truck driver with the U.S. Air Force during World War II, serving in the China, Burma and India operations.

He was a lifetime member of Cairo VFW Post 2649.

Survivors include a son, Barry Polston of Cairo; a granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert McCoy officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery at Mound City, Ill., with military honors conducted by Pulaski County Memorial VFW Post 8891 of Mounds, Ill., VFW Post 2649, and Louis Phares American Legion Post 178 in Villa Ridge, Ill.