Obituary for
James D. Combs
James D. Combs, 80, of Waco, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held 10am Tuesday July 18 at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 S 5th St., Waco, with Dr. Craig Klempnauer officiating. The family welcomes you to join them for lunch following the service at Timbercrest Baptist Church,1625 Crow Dr, Waco.The family will receive visitors 6-8 Monday July 17 at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Dr., Waco.
James was born June 9, 1937 in Kerens, Texas to James Perry and Ila Fay (Fletcher) Combs. He graduated from LaVega High School. James worked at General Tire for 35 years and then Neel Associates. He married Virginia Moore in February 1957 and together they had two daughters. James loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
James is survived by his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Corby Combs and Lori Hill; one grandson, Joshua Hill; and one adopted daughter, Charleece Wheeler, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Texas Home Health Hospice and Chaplain Craig Klempnauer.
Honorary Pallbearers will be John Nichols, Shane Kirk, Clay Lednickey, Johnny Tindell, Ernest Pickens, James “Butch” Moeller, and Johnny Davis
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