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Arnold Holcomb Obituary
BARBERTON -- Arnold Holcomb, Jr., 72, passed away May 5, 2008 at Summa Health Systems Barberton Hospital.
He was born in Grassy Meadows, West Virginia to Arnold and Flossie Holcomb. He had been a Barberton resident for the past 50 years where he retired from the Doug Simmons Concrete Co. Arnold was also a proud Army Veteran.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph; and sister, Velma Chisnell; survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Maggie Izetta; daughter, Debby Holcomb (Gail Wilcox); sons, Keith (Lynne) and Kevin; grandchildren, Dylan, Luke and Audrey Holcomb, all of Barberton; brother, James Holcomb of Bellwood, W. Va.; sisters, Mary (Kanso) Harris of Elton, W. Va., and Margaret Smith of Barberton; sisters-in-law, Louise (Elzie) Gwinn of Meadow Bridge, W. Va., and Fran Ewing of Beckley, W. Va.; and many special nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 8, 2008, 10 a.m. at SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. W., Barberton., Minister Mark Nitz officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Calling hours TONIGHT from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Columbia United Church of Christ.
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Kelly Jung Roy
May 8, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Jr.'s passing. It has been a while since I've seen him, but whenever I think of him, I see him coming through the door at Grams ready for a big holiday dinner. Those were fun times & great memories. He will be missed. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
BEVERLY MIKE MITCHELLS MOM
May 8, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Judy Czerwinski
May 8, 2008
Maggie,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you & your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Jarvis Catalanotto
May 7, 2008
Debby, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Euna Faye Carter Alderson
May 7, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Junior and family especially sister Margaret . I am formerly from Grassy Medows, WV.
Evelyn Hollenbaugh
May 7, 2008
I am so sorry that Jr. has passed away. This whole extended family has been so very dear to me and mine over many, many years. Please know my thoughts and love are with you.
Pam Reed
May 7, 2008
Debby & family,
So sorry about your dad, I lost mine in 2005. Your dad would always drive when our Girl Scout troop would need drivers. I had such a crush on him when I was little. If you need anything, you know where to find me & all the other AFSCME members.
Pam Reed
Rhonda Troyer
May 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susan Jeffries
May 7, 2008
I was very saddened to see Junior's picture here. He was always such a warm, gentle man that you felt comfortable being around. My thoughts & prayers are with you, Izetta and kids ... during this difficult time.
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