Robert J. "Bob" Combs Sr.

Robert Joseph "Bob" Combs, Sr., 70, of Kendallville, Indiana, died Monday, February 14, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born February 2, 1952 in Hazard, Kentucky to David and Dolly (Terry) Combs.
Mr. Combs honorably served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserves for 23 years, having served in Vietnam.
He had worked at International Harvester, StarCraft, and retired from Supreme.
Bob was a member of the Kendallville VFW Post 2749 and the Kendallville American Legion Post 86.
Bob enjoyed driving to Kendallville every day to pick up the News-Sun paper and eat breakfast at one of the local restaurants. He loved watching his grandson play baseball. He also enjoyed riding his golf cart around the neighborhood and was lovingly called the neighborhood watch dog.
Surviving are two sons, Robert J. "Bobby" (Kisha Pulverenti) Combs, Jr. of Kendallville and Brandon (Beki) Combs of South Milford; six grandchildren, Laina Combs, Weston Combs, Xander Combs, Kanon Combs, Abram Combs, and Mason Combs; his dear friend, Pamra Reed of Kendallville; a sister, Lois (Dave) Thomas for Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Marion (Patricia) Combs of Fremont and Wayne Combs of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Chaney Combs and a brother, Silas Combs.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 4 p.m. at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville.
Visitation is Saturday, February 26, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the Avilla Knights 11U Baseball Team.
Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.
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