HAMPTON - Gregory LaVon Combs, of Hampton, VA entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A native of Newport News, VA, he was born June 5, 1952 to Deacon Shirley Earl Combs, Sr. and Mildred Mansfield Combs. His paternal grandparents were Charles and Elnora Combs and maternal grandmother, Katie Mae Jackson. Greg grew up in Newport News, VA and in his youth he, along with his family, was an active member of New Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newport News. Greg attended Newport News Public Schools and graduated from Carver High School in 1970. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and served as a military policeman stationed in Mannheim, Germany. He received an honorable discharge for military service and returned to Newport News, VA. where he began his civil service career as a budget analyst at Headquarters Commandant at Fort Monroe, VA. He furthered his education by taking courses at Thomas Nelson Community College. He was a graduate of The Syracuse University Comptroller's Course in Syracuse, NY. He culminated his civil service career as budget analyst with The Army Training and Support Center at Joint Base Andrews-Eustis after 39 years of distinguished service. Gregory LaVon Combs is survived by a rich legacy of loving family members, Adrienne Melvin-Combs; children, Horace Combs-Henry and Shirley LaVonne Combs-Nightingale, (Nelo); grandchildren, Gregory DeShon Combs and Christian Combs; sister, Deborah Combs Jeans and family - Darrell, Devita and Sammy, Jr. ; brother, Shirley Earl Combs, Jr. (Jean) and family, Tracy, Stacy, Colleen and Keith; and aunt, Florence Young and family; adopted daughters - Amanda and Amira Baker and their families; adopted grandchildren Hannah Jones and Lundon Dunston. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews and many devoted friends and co-workers. A wake will be held (today), Friday, Jan. 3, at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th Street, from 6-7p.m. The funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at The Messiah Center, 1421 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton, VA.
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My deepest condolence to the Combs family. I worked with Greg for a few years at ATSC and sincerely blessed by his meek and humble Spirit. He was truly one of God's angels on earth and will be missed by many!
Reganda Smith
January 31, 2014
To the Combs family, may the love of God bless and confort you during this time. I was a co-worker of Gregs for 17 years at ATSC, it was always good to see his smile and chat with him whenever going over to the Budget Office.
Donna Osborne
January 9, 2014
Going to miss you dear friend remember the good old school days. Sandra Smith-Douglass
January 8, 2014
To the Combs Family,
Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Greg; he was a dear friend. My heart is with you.
God Bless You All,
Gina Dedmon
January 6, 2014
To the Combs family and friends,
It was my honor to work with and know such a kind and gentle man. His smile always brightened my day and still does when I think of him. It is a blessing to have known him and I pray the Lord grants you peace in your loss and the memories bring many warm smiles to all of you.
Vickie Kern
January 6, 2014
Adrienne, Shirley, Horace, Gregory, Christian, Nelo...Even when death is emminent, it's never really easy to face the finality of it all. May you each receive a heavenly reward for your efforts in Greg's final days.
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm here to do whatever I can to make this period of transition a little easier. Love and blessings always, Little A
Adrien Creecy-Starks
January 6, 2014
To The Family,
When you lose someone very precious, no one else can really know all that you feel...But please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers with love and deepest sympathy. Greg was a good guy and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bill & Mary Boyd
MARY BOYD
January 5, 2014
Adrienne,
You are loved and in our thoughts and prayers. May warm memories surround you and may you and your family receive the gifts of peace and comfort at this most difficult time.
Ken and Jackie O'Neill
January 5, 2014
To my many many cousins....I wish I could be there with you at this time, but know that my prayers are with you all. I have many fond childhood memories of Gregory. With Love
Patty Young-Germany
January 4, 2014
It was a pleasure serving with Greg at ATSC. God bless the Combs family.
Bill Mitchell
January 4, 2014
Combs family.... Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Greg is resting and has no pain...Blessing to all of you..
Jones Family...Shirley, Larry,Kenisha and Buttons
January 3, 2014
To the Combs Family: You are in my prayers. May your spirit focus on all the love around you during such a difficult time.
LaVonda Hines
January 3, 2014
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. To the Combs family may you find peace and comfort in knowing that's there no more pain. I worked with Greg for years in ATSC. No matter how last minute I was with travel, he was always pleasant. God bless you all.
Marcia Whitley
January 3, 2014
To the Combs family: May God grant you comfort during this difficult time. I worked with Greg for a couple of years in ATSC and he was a kind, loving and very caring person. He will be missed.
Vivian Otto
January 3, 2014
Greg Combs was one of my best friends and coworkers that I've ever had the pleasure to work with and for. We worked together for 13 years as fellow Budget Analysts at the Army Training Support Center. He had the same warm, loving, and jovial spirit whether you saw him last week or last year. He never changed his demeaner whether healthy or ill because he knew Our Lord was in control and at the center of His life. Lavonda and I will miss our fellowship with you for our Loving Saviour has taken you home. To Adrienne, Horace, Shirley, his loving grandchildren, and the entire Combs Family, our sincere condolences are extended. Rest In Peace Mr. Combs--from your coworkers whom you affectionaly called Batman and Robin (Candice and Lavonda).
Candice Massenburg
January 3, 2014
Heartfelt condolences are extended to the Combs family. Greg, one of our classmates from the mighty Class of 1970, will be missed. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends God bless . . .
Willie Smith
January 3, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jewel Anthony
January 3, 2014
Adrienne, Horace, and Shirley please know that your husband and father had a big heart that went well with his presence. He was always an inviting and friendly person to me. We shared many fun filled times. I am so happy to have known the man who married into our family and won us over by his quiet support and steadfast manner. I will miss him.
Hugo Owens, Jr.
January 3, 2014
my heartfelt condolences to all of the Combs family. Greg was such a great guy to work along side..he now is at peace with his Lord.
marisa bethea
January 3, 2014
To the Combs Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Greg at ATSC for several years and he was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God comfort you during this difficult time.
Carmen Matos, Ft Sam Houston, TX
January 3, 2014
Greg, you will be truly missed and will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace my dear cousin.
Natlie Manning
January 3, 2014
Family of Mr. Greg Combs, I am sorry for the pain you must endure during this difficult time. You are in my prayers of comfort and strength.
Greg was the most giving, gentle and kind individual I have ever met. It truly was an honor and privilege to have worked with him for 16 years. He will be missed.
Andrea Koutsos
Andrea Koutsos
January 3, 2014
To the Combs family, may God grant you comfort during this difficult time. I worked with Greg for years and he was a loving and delightful person. He will be missed by all and by his ATSC friends and coworkers. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless each of you.
willa lewis
January 3, 2014
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