Willie Combes

Combes Willie Combes, 76, died on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Carrington Place in Wytheville. He was born on Dec. 10, 1934 in Smyth County to the late Harvey James Quincy Combes Sr. and Effie Mae Schrader Combes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ginger Pruitt, and three sisters, Effie Irene Combes Whitaker, Barbara Ann Buchanan and Pearl Combes. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean Conflict. He owned and operated the Klub Kafe in Marion for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine Combes of Connecticut; one brother, Harvey James Quincy Combes Jr.; two sisters, Beulah Eaton of Maine and Wanda Evans of Maryland; his grandchildren, Jamie, Kathy and Dexter; numerous great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephew Denise Crickett Hudson, Jane Patricia Barker, and Michael Stanley Dolph; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, at Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Full military honors were rendered by Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.