Photo courtesy of Bradley's Funeral Home & Crematory - Marion
Marion, Virginia
Nov 9, 1938 – Feb 11, 2023
Marion, VA
Paul David Combs, age 84 passed away Saturday February 11, 2023 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, VA.
Mr. Combs was born in Smyth County, VA to the late Arthur Combs and Annie Hall Combs and was preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Cassell, Annie Musser, Florence Shumate, Eveline Combs; brothers, Alfred Combs, Oscar Combs, Thomas Combs and Coy Combs. Paul served in the US Army and retired from the US Army Reserves as a drill sergeant. He also retired from Virginia House Furniture. He was a member of MT. Carmel UMC where he sang in the choir. He was a talented musician playing the guitar, harmonica and drums. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Paul was a soft spoken man who truly loved his Lord and his family.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sandra McMillan Combs; children, Paul S. Combs and wife Cindy of Marion, David Mark Combs of Rural Retreat, Andrea Combs of Marion; grandchildren, Daniel Combs and wife Pam, Sandra Spencer, Hannah Combs, Isaac Combs; four great grandchildren; sister, Vernia Richardson; sisters in law, Jackie Finley. Sally Howell and husband Mitchel; brothers in law, Rex McMillan and wife Penny, Marvin Holmes; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1PM Wednesday February 15, 2023 at Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion with pastor Mike Sage and pastor David Fugatt officiating. Interment will follow in Wassum Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Virginia Army Honor Guard and Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5-7PM at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Home is serving the Combs family.
Read MoreSO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, ANDREA. MY FATHER AGED 75 ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2006.
RODNEY SEXTON
February 23, 2023 | Friend
Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss praying for you and Family. Love you
Donna Day
February 16, 2023 | Marion, VA | Friend
So sorry for your loss you will be in our prayers
Bonnie Webb
February 15, 2023 | Atkins, VA | Friend
Deepest Sympathy to your family. We lived next to you on Nick's Creek. My brother Charlie and I felt like family when we were growing up with the kids. I remember us sharing organ music and playing together. Sandy even though we are all grown up being with you, Paul and the kids were some of the best times I can remember. Sending you my love and keeping you in my prayers. Your always in my heart.
Connie Cullop Rowland
February 15, 2023 | Rural Retreat, VA | Friend
Paul, Cindy, Hannah, and Isaac,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts.
With deepest sympathy,
Bub and Drew
Larry Bowman, Jr. and Drew Baranowski
February 14, 2023 | Johnson City, TN
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of one of the nicest man. Sandra we love you and sorry we can't be with you. But you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you ..
THERESA & JAMES WILLEY
February 13, 2023 | Sparta, NC | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chuck Talbert
February 12, 2023 | Saltville, VA | Friend
I soldiered with a lot of men over 23 years. Paul was among the best the Army had.
Craig Brown
February 11, 2023 | Kingsport, TN | Coworker
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Combs passing. Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you learn to travel through life without your beloved.
Frances Bales
February 11, 2023 | Marion, VA | Friend