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Jerry Combest Obituary
Mr. Jerry T.Combest Jr. age 52, of Shepherdsville returned to his Heavenly Father on February 9, 2017 at Norton Audubon Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was an Air Force Veteran also Naval Reserve, Mason, Grand Lodge of KY. and Kentucky Colonel. Among those who preceded him in death include his father, Jerry Combest Sr. and step-father, Larry VanMeter. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Lucy Schlette-Combest; son, Zachery Combest; mother, Betty VanMeter; sister, Rhonda Reid; dog, Max; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation was chosen. Hardy-Close Funeral Home (285 S. Buckman St) is in charge of the arrangements. www.hardyclosefuneralhome.com
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Karen Kerman
February 11, 2017
Jerry will be sadly missed but, never forgotten. His smile will always be remembered to all of us. Sending loving thoughts and prayers Jeff, Karen and Matthew Kerman
Rick and Patti Dawson
February 11, 2017
Lucy and Zachary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jerry was a great person and friend.
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