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One of a kind, each encounter as a neighbor or patron brought a smile to your face. The many trips to his shop, then finding him through the blue smoke, you were alway rewarded with a story and a chance to participate in the repair or inspection. Our condolences to the family, rest in peace Jim.
Jim, Marcia & Austin Clark
November 13, 2021 | Mayville, NY | Neighbor
To John, Thomas & Phillip, Sorry for the loss of your brother.
Connie Olson
November 13, 2021 | Mayville, NY | Friend
To the Holcomb family, my Sincere Condolences.
Jim will be missed. He was a great mechanic and a nice funny man if he liked you.
For his labor he wanted berry pies and he loved my potato salad and scalloped potatoes and ham. Also other women did the same. Nice barter for him and us.
Pat Herman
patricia herman
November 10, 2021 | Fort Edward, NY | Friend
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was one of my favorite auto part customers. I loved my weekly sales call visits to his shop. He had a one of a kind sense of humor and personality.
Eric Lyons
November 10, 2021 | Jamestown, NY | Friend
We will miss you Jim, we always laughed at each others stories and I smile to remember those times by that big wood burning contraption in your shop.Rest easy friend.
Liz and Bob Curtis
November 09, 2021 | Dewittville, NY | Friend
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. So sorry for your loss. Jim was a great guy. Love, hugs and prayers to the family.
Diana Stebbins
November 09, 2021 | Mayville, OK | Friend
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We went to school together. Always a friend.
Please know I’m sending prayers and condolences for all of his family.
Sheila Hammond-Lawrence
November 09, 2021 | Grand Island, FL | Friend
Sorry for the Family's loss. Jim was a fun part of the automotive community and have great memories of his dedication to engine swaps.
Jon, Linda and Bruce Pettit
November 09, 2021 | Columbus, OH | Acquaintance
MAYVILLE- James “Jim” Paul Holcomb, 71, of Mayville passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Absolut Care of Westfield.
He was born April 14, 1950 in Westfield, NY the son of the late Paul W. and Viola C. Hodas Holcomb.
Jim was a 1968 graduate of Mayville Central School. He had owned and operated Jim’s Garage in Hartfield for over forty years where he worked as an auto mechanic.
He enjoyed building race cars, Fords, and collecting Ford racing cards.
Jim is survived by his three brothers; John Holcomb of Oakland, CA, Thomas Holcomb of Mayville, and Phillip Holcomb of Cassadaga.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister; Patricia Ann Holcomb Carry.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 7PM on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the Freay Funeral Home in Mayville (139 S. Erie St.). A Catholic committal service will be held in the Mayville Cemetery at 11AM on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Father Todd Remick will officiate.
Memorial donations can be made to the Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue (7540 N. Gale St, Westfield, NY 14787).
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
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