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1915 - 2009
 James Monroe Combs, 94, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2009, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Rev. Bobby Holcomb officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. James was born on January 17, 1915, a son of the late, Sederic and Mary Emaline Terry Combs. He is also preceded in death by five brothers, Elex, Thomas, Cimlee, Adam and Bill; two half brothers, Chester and Clay; three sisters, Rosie Ann Napier, Polly Ann Tull and Olive Langham; his first wife, Murna Eloise Scott Combs. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the Mediterranean Theater for over three years. He was retired from the Ohio River Coal Company with over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Lesage Lions Club. He was a Christian and attended Coxs Landing United Methodist Church. He is survived by his second wife, Ruth Sydenstricker Combs; two step sons, Larry K. Clark (Diane) and James M. Stevens (Pamela); one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Mary Ellen Combs; three step grandchildren, James L. Stevens, Michael C. Clark and Ava R. Clark; one step great grandchild, Kristin Clark; several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to the Hospice of Huntington. The family would like to thank all of James' caregivers. Friends may visit from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2009, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Ethel (Combs) Spangler
efspangler@yahoo.com
Saturday March 28, 2009 at
10:56 AM
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Robert & Mary Ellen Combs; Ethel & Evelyn, the twins down here in Cape Canaveral, Florida, extend our condolence to you and the Combs' family. It's been a number of years since we left Barboursville. Perhaps that's why I didn't realize the strong resemblance between Jim and my Dad. With deepest sympathy, Ethel (Combs) Spangler and Evelyn (Combs) Ray.
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Theresa Napier-Higgins
Theresa.Higgins@gulfstream.com
Tuesday March 24, 2009 at
6:48 PM
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Looking at this picture is like looking at my Grandmother Rose. Another one that will be deeply missed.Letting you know you are in our thoughts this day.
Joe and Theresa Higgins-Jupiter-Fl.
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Claudia Turley Bott
pineknollcabin@aol.com
Sunday March 22, 2009 at
10:00 PM
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I'm going to miss you Uncle Jim, you were a good and kind man! A true testament of a man! Ruth, thank you for being such a caring and loving wife...I am glad you are a part of our family! I know he was happy in the last years of his life and that is because of you! If you need to talk--call me--I will see you next time I am in Huntington...Love....Claudia
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Penny Brizendine (Mary Combs daughter)
PennyLee@roadrunner.com
Sunday March 22, 2009 at
6:06 PM
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I am Cimela Comb's Grand Daughter, his daughter Mary and Jack Brizendine's daughter. I met my Uncle Jim only a couple of times, but he reminds me so much of my grandfather Cim. I am so sorry for your loss and I hope that my Grandfather and his brother are walking arm and arm now. I know there is more than life here on earth and I know they are both at peace with no pain or suffering and just patiently waiting for thier families to join them when thier time on earth is done. I look forward to hugging my grandfather again and if I get there before you I will Hug Uncle Jim for all of you. Love Penny....
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Helen Louse Combs ( Turley ) and Family
Sunday March 22, 2009 at
6:01 PM
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You were loved very much Uncle Jim, You'll be sadly missed..
Love Always your niece Helen Louse Combs-Turley & Family..
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