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Ross-Clayton Funeral Home - Montgomery

1412 Adams Avenue

Montgomery, Alabama

Henry Duncombe Obituary

DUNCOMBE, HENRY

Duncombe, Jr., Mr. Henry Arthur, a resident of Montgomery, AL was called home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2015. Funeral services will be held October 3, 2015 at 12:00 Noon from Saint Paul A.M.E. Church with Rev. Dr. Farrell Duncombe, pastor. Living to honor and cherish his memories are children: Debra Lynn Duncombe, Kenneth Duncombe, Gregory (Phyllis) Duncombe, Zacchaeus Chames and Jeffery Rogers; grandchildren, Robert Duncombe, Kenneth Duncombe, Jr., Ebony Duncombe, Amanda Duncombe, Evelyn Duncombe, and Zaylon Chames; great grandchild, Maliah Hardy; brother, Reverend Dr. Farrell (Juanita) Duncombe; nephew, Colonel Farrell J. (Antoinette) Duncombe, II; niece, Djuana D. (Tracey) Wilson; grand nephew, Farrell J. Duncombe, III; grand nieces, Loryn N. Duncombe, and Trinity Wilson; numerous cousins including: Ramona Y. Varner, Miami, FL, Tony Clayton, Newark, NJ, Carmen Jones, Philadelphia, PA, Mona F. Mitchell and Reverend Anthony Flowers, Cleveland, OH; other relatives, friends, Co-workers, former students, Golf Buddies and TEAM SAINT PAUL; adopted sisters, Janie M. Billop, Betty H. Barnett, and Cassandra Johnson; brothers and Best friends, Parse Billop, Jr., James R. Norman.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Sep. 29 to Oct. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Duncombe

32 Entries

ruthie bynum

October 7, 2015

I am so sorry abt the passing of Mr. Duncombe. Loved the music and show at Livingstone CollegeCollege. Continue to play on in Heaven.

October 6, 2015

I want to express my condolences for the death of your loved one. Hold on to your memories. God is close to the brokenhearted.

Mary

Henry Lovett

October 4, 2015

God has called home an angel for many. Chief, your strong, yet loving direction and commitment to excellence created great men and women who were blessed to fall under your guidance. "Timing" is a phrase that is appropriate beyond music and your timing was impeccable. You provided many with opportuninties otherwise not seen. Your legacy, as well as your name shall remainn on the tongues of many for decades.

Rest well thy good and faithful servant.

Craig / Evelyn Woods

October 3, 2015

Mr. Duncombe was a great neighbor, he welcome us as soon as we move in, we will surely miss him dearly. Our prayers goes out to the family today.

Linda McCoy

October 2, 2015

Mr. Duncombe was my neighbor for 27 years. He was always so kind and helpful. He always looked out for his neighbors and would always pull my trash can in every Monday and Thursday. He will be missed.

October 2, 2015

I thought that Mr. Duncombe was the most handsomest black man that I had ever seen back in 1970 at Montgomery County High School in Ramer, Al. He wore a suit and tie every day. A classic, patient and professional gentleman who never lost his cool. I was in the Marching Band during this era. in a little town called Ramer.I don't believe that no one disliked Mr. Duncombe. Everyone loved and respeced him, students, co workers and administrators. Sorry to hear of his passing. I never heard anyone having anything negative to say about Mr. Duncombe.I hope now he is playing and directing music for Jesus in heaven. Catheleen Hooten McCoy

Joann Milton

October 2, 2015

The Lord has truly blessed us with having Mr.D as our next door neighbor for over 25 years. He was the best neighbor I could have asked for. Mr.D was like family and the protector of our neighborhood. He will always be remembered with great fondness because he was truly a kind man. May God bless you and your family with strength and bonding love. We grieve along with you.

DARYA Harris Sanders

October 2, 2015

Rest well Mr Duncombe... You will truly be missed

Ashley Milton McCullough

October 2, 2015

I will never forget Mr. D!! You were a great neighbor, you will be missed!! Ashley

October 2, 2015

My prayers are with the family. Bishop Quintin Jordan Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Duncombe was my college band director Livingstone College 1985.

Lamuriel Peagler-Adams

October 2, 2015

I pray God's comfort to the family during this difficult time. Memories will never be forgotten!

Patrice Jackson

October 1, 2015

Mr.Duncombe was my Music Appreciation teacher while studying at Alabama State University. His love for music really made you appreciate music. May God give the family As you grieve know that I will be remembering you and honoring the memory of Mr. Henry Duncombe .

~CJ

October 1, 2015

May the Most High (Psalm 83:18) console your pain of heart and heal your grief (Psalm 119:25,76)

Millicent Grant West

October 1, 2015

Mr. Duncombe was such a strong leader and supporter. Thanks to him, I was able to earn my Bachelor's degree while participating in one of the best marching bands ever. I will never forget my audition for the band and how excited I was to learn I had a full scholarship! I could have never thanked him enough for believing in me. My sincere condolences to the Duncombe family and all those whose lives he touched.

George F Washington

October 1, 2015

Livingstone's Band was legendary during the tenure of Mr. Duncombe. I am so glad that I was a Blue Bear during the times that Mr. Duncombe directed our band. We also had a phenomenal football team during those days. I love to refer to those days as the glory days. The Duncombe family has the sympathy of my family during this sorrowful time. I am so sorry to hear of his passing but I am so proud to have been a part of his legacy at LC!!

FREDERICK MITCHELL

September 30, 2015

Mr. D was a man of wisdom and compassion who was respected and loved by all. He impacted my life more than he will ever know. MAY GOD COMFORT THE FAMILY IN HIS LOVING ARMS AND FILL THE FAMILY WITH PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND IN THE DAYS TO COME. GOD BLESS.

LJ Steele,MA

September 30, 2015

Strictt rules that is.

Mae Frances Ingram Teal

September 30, 2015

I worked with Mr. Duncombe on work study for two years and a summer school. He was a wonderful person and a great band director. I will never forget the first year he came to Livingstone and we went to Winston Salem State and blew their band away! The LC band has not been the same since he left. Rest In Peace Mr. Duncombe and God grant the Duncombe family peace during the sorrowful time.

King.

September 30, 2015

Rest Well fam. Marching Hornet Love.

Coland L. Leavens

September 30, 2015

God directed you to come to John F. Kennedy High School in Cleveland, Ohio and bless me with a full band scholarship, to play trumpet, become a "Screaming Eagle" and Marching Blue Bear in the Livingstone College Marching Band. My life was forever changed. The bonds of brother and sisterhood still exist today. I am now a retired educator; extending the legacy of one the great educators, tutors, mentors and friend. May God's continued blessings be with the family and all who knew and loved "Chief".

Glenn Dozier

September 30, 2015

RIP Mr Duncome you are with the angel's now

Charlie Hardy

September 30, 2015

Mr. Henry A. Duncombe Jr. Was a very talented musician. He taught many of us the fine points of musicianship. He was the consummate teacher. He elevated performing on the baritone horn to a new level. May God bless his family. Long live his legacy of music.

Dawn Brooks-Smith

September 29, 2015

Although I wasn't in the band Mr D. made sure I was always present he will be missed my prayers to his family at this time a legacy we will always remember.

Lesley Knotts Alston

September 29, 2015

Mr. D. Was so special. He was the epitome of a band director leading an hbcu marching band. He taught us life's lessons to use as young black students. I am so blessed that he was a part of my life. God bless you family. He was truly a jewel.

Virgina Woodruff

September 29, 2015

To the Family Of Henry Duncombe
Even though I was not in the band he still embraced those of us and always had a kind word. He will be missed.

Lillian Jane Steele,MA Educator

September 29, 2015

Dear Mr. Duncombe: You will never know just how many young people and people everywhere you have affected and had a most positive effect on. Your struck rules have helped a lot of us just to survive the day to day things that we must all face. From training young adults all across the south in the basics of music and discipline in addition to encouraging a Tony award winning producer/musician and artist of the highest caliber sets you head and shoulders above the rest. And your kindness and understanding is as much a part of you and yours as the rest of the best of the south. I will miss you.

Sharon Speigner

September 29, 2015

You were the light to so many. May the grace of our LORD, JESUS CHRIST, continue to be with the Duncombe Family. Much love and thanks for everything CHIEF.

C. J. Roberts

September 29, 2015

Screaming eagles will miss are instructor. Call all brass to play taps at noon 10/3/2015. We will know. Livingstone, ECSU, WSSU, ASU

September 29, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. (Ps. 83:18)

Rev. Leonard E Cammack

September 29, 2015

May the Peace, Power, and Presence of the Holy Comforter, (the Holy Spirit) be with you in your moments of grief.

James

September 29, 2015

Through your heart hold deep sadness at the loss of your love one, may it also hold the memories of the life you shared because those memories will always be with you. God will comfort your heart, uplift your spirit and carry you through this time of sadness. My condolences.

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