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Brevard - Ray Opie Holcombe, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, February 15, 2015. Ray was a member of Pisgah Forest Baptist Church. He served his country, with pride, during World War II as a part of the Occupation of Japan while in the Army Air Corp. He then worked for Olin-Mathison for 36 years before retiring in 1988.
Ray was born on April 13, 1926, he was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Daisy Holcombe; brothers, Obie, Fred, Charles and Ralph; sister, Opal Robinson; and half brother, Lemmie.
He is survived by Juanita, his loving wife of 67 years; daughter, Linda (Ray) Petit of Brevard; and son, Roger (Rhonda) Holcombe of Brevard; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great - great grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Hazel Greene of Boone and 4 special nieces, whom he loved.
While Ray will no longer be in our daily presence, he will forever be in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in his memory, may be made to the Greenville Shriners' Hospital at 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
A service to celebrate Ray's life will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, February 20, 2015 at Moody - Connolly Funeral Home and Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Gardens of Memory with Transylvania County Honor Guard conducting military graveside rites.
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