Lewis Combs

Lewis Combs obituary, Bristol, TN

Lewis Combs

Lewis Combs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 14, 2010.
Lewis "Don" Combs Praise to Our Savior Jesus Christ for the life of Lewis Donvan Combs Jr. age 90. Mr. Combs be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2010, at National Health Care in Bristol Virginia. Mr. Combs was born in Spencer, W.Va., to the late L.D. Combs, Sr. and Alvia Annis Combs. He worked in maintenance and retired from ITT North Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William T. Combs. He was a lifelong member and feacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol Tennessee. In addition to his wife, C. Gennelle Combs of 69 years, survivors include a sister, Rosemary Hall; a brother, Bobby Combs; and four children, Thomas R. Combs, Jeffrey M. Combs, Donna Aultman, and Jan Stringer. There are 11 grandchildren, Brent Combs, Mark Combs, Brian Combs, Kevin Combs, Jennifer Combs Haga, Adam Combs, Jessica Jones, Joel Aultman, Chad Stringer, Bret Stringer and Anna Stringer; as well as 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Calvary Baptist Church, 1505 Broad St., Bristol, TN from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, prior to the service, with services beginning at 7 p.m. The service for Lewis Donvan Combs Jr. will be officiated by Pastor Tony Trunnell and Dr. Larry Aultman. The entombment will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at the Mountain View Mausoleum on Valley Drive in Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Combs Sunday school class. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1505 Broad St. Bristol, TN 37620, or to the Haven of Rest Mission, 624 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN 37620. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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January 19, 2010

Walt Bressler posted to the memorial.

January 16, 2010

Dawn Hayden Price (former NHC employee) posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2010

Gordon/Karen Kyte posted to the memorial.

Walt Bressler

January 19, 2010

Dear Jeff and family: I regret deeply that I did not know of your father's passing until a few minutes ago. Rob had just heard and called me. I know how it feels to lose your father, and I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dawn Hayden Price (former NHC employee)

January 16, 2010

Mrs. Combs:
You are in my thoughts during this time. Anna told me about her granddaddy. He was a sweet person, he tryed so hard to walk each time I worked with him. You were Faithfully their every day !

Gordon/Karen Kyte

January 15, 2010

Dear Combs family, We didn't hear about Don's passing until late Fri. night. We are sad for your loss but thankful to have been blessed with his friendship. We have good memories of our time spent with your family.

Dick Hutchens

January 15, 2010

My sincere condolences for your loss. I remember Don's kind, friendly countenance at the many Calvary Baptist worship services growing up. Don was always quick with a kind greeting and funny remark for me as a young boy. I have many fond memories...being friends with the family ... especially son Jeffrey through college and after... all the best to you. Wish I could be there in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you! Dick Hutchens

Myra Foreman

January 14, 2010

Jan and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Myra Fleenor Foreman

Kenny & Sandy Miller

January 14, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bette & Roscoe Bowman

January 14, 2010

Sorry to here about Don, we love you all very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Budge Jessee

January 14, 2010

Sorry to hear about Don's passing. He was such a lovable person and I have great memories of him as I grew up in Bristol, especially those trips to Hungry Mother Park. He was always available to help people out in time of need. Gennelle and family my thoughts and prays are with you. Budge Jessee, Ft. Worth,Tx

Terry Smith

January 14, 2010

May the love of friends & family carry you through this time of grief. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Ben, Susan, & Terry Smith

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