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Doyle McComb Obituary

Doyle Richard McComb, age 81, and a longtime resident of Visalia passed away June 25, 2010 in Visalia. Doyle was born March 6, 1929 in Dewar, Oklahoma to William and Mary Jane McComb who later came to California when he was 15 and settled in the Porterville/ Visalia area. He was a prominent builder and land developer in Tulare County. He retired from the construction industry in 1973 but continued farming several hundred acres of oranges in the Orosi area for more than 10 years. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying all over the country with family. He also enjoyed playing golf and got several hole-in-ones of during his playing days. Doyle was privileged to have built several church facilities during his contracting career and enjoyed attending the West Coast Believers Church in Visalia. He is survived by his wife Beverly McComb of Visalia, his daughter Rena Starling and husband Bob of Tulare, his daughter Debbie Ritchie and husband Rod of Simi Valley, his daughter Sandy Kross and husband Ken of Visalia. His 9 grandchildren include: Sheena Behrens, Gianna Howe, Tim Starling, Kari Hogg, Ryan Ritchie, Kevin Starling, Kyle Kross, Kurt Kross and Joshua Ritchie. He also had 12 great grandchildren. Doyle is also survived by his sister Ethel Combs of Porterville and extended family including Staci and Rob Geels of Visalia, David and Sandy Tefler of Exeter, and 9 grandchildren. Visitation will be 2:00pm to 8:00pm Wednesday June 30, at Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Chapel of Porterville. Funeral Services will be 11:00am Thursday July 1, at Whitehurst-Peters-Loyd Chapel followed by interment at the Porterville Hillcrest Cemetery. For additional information contact Whitehurst -Peters-Loyd Funeral & Cremation Service: 195 N. Hockett St. Porterville. (559)784-6485.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Jun. 29, 2010.

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SHERYLE PARKS/TOOHEY

July 1, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Leona (Davis) Knoy

June 30, 2010

Rena,Debbie,Sandy&family,my prayers are with you at this time. Yes,I also have very fond memories of your dad and working for him. He was a great man. He is out of his suffering now tho and catching up on things with mom and dad. Sorry I won't be there I am out of town. May God give you peace and comfort at this time. Love you all

Naomi (Davis) Faucett

June 29, 2010

Rena, Debbie and Sandy. I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I have so many fond memories of him. We had some great times together. I am sure that he and Dad are catching up on things and Mom is right there with them. God bless you all and give you peace during this difficult time. My love and prayers are with you. ~Naomi

Whitehurst Loyd Funeral Home

June 28, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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