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Christopher Combs Obituary

COMBS CHRISTOPHER C. COMBS On Monday, October 19, 2009 of McLean, VA. Son of Mary Combs Gaston and the late Scott Combs; brother of Sarah E. Gaston and Jennifer Ann Combs; grandson of Dorothy W. Hassett and the late CDR. Walter D. Hassett, Sr., USN (Ret.) and Joy Carlson Reid and the late Harrison Combs, Jr; great-grandson of Doris K. Carlson and the late Arnold A. Carlson. Friends may call at MURPHY FALLS CHURCH FUNERAL HOME, 1102 W. Broad St., (Rt. 7), from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, and where services will be held on Wednesday, October 28 at 1 p.m. Interment Brown Chapel Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Steps to Recovery Alumni, 2809 Mary St., Falls Church, VA 22043.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 25, 2009.

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October 27, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Chris as a happy and polite young man. I cannot imagine your grief. May God bless you and the family.
Diane Gray

Krystie Daly

October 27, 2009

My thought's and prayers are with you and the family.God Bless.

October 27, 2009

Hi, my name is whit i was a good friend of chris's and use to stay down the street. Chris will really be missed by me and many other people. He was one of the easiest people to get along with i have met. He will not be forgotten. I am not able to make it to the viewing tonight becasue of work but i wish i could. Just wanted to leave a note taht i am thinking of him and hope that the rest of the family is doing well

Chris Ivy

October 27, 2009

Mary,
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. May the love and support of your friends & family forever hold you up during this devastating break of your heart. May your memories of Chris be everlasting and bring you peace.
Our deepest sympathy,
Chris & Kay

Daniele Duff

October 25, 2009

God Bless You will forever be in our hearts.

Claudia Engel

October 25, 2009

My dear friend Mary, Sweet Sarah & family,

I can't begin to imagine the loss you are feeling. Keep the memories close to your heart and Chris will always be with you.

We love you and are here for you,

Claudia and Adrianne

October 25, 2009

Dear Mary, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the warm memories always stay fresh in your heart. All my love, Beth

Jennifer White

October 25, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what this family must be going through right now. I pray that god gives you the strength and ability to get through these horrible events of life. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sadness. All my love to the family.

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