Richmond, Virginia
NEWCOMB, Roland Dean, 76, joined his wife, Doris Laverne Newcomb, and the Lord on November 14, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Minnie Taylor Newcomb and Roland Russell Newcomb; and is survived by his son, Russell Dean Newcomb; and daughter, Kim Procise (Ricky); four grandchildren; and a sister, Jeanette Wilson. Mr. Newcomb was a self-employed and self-educated plumber and well digger. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard after three-and-one-half years of service. A funeral ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow in Dale Memorial Park. And as Dad would say, "Have you had your tater mater bacon lettuce sandwich today?"
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dean was a special person and supporter of Bluegrass Music. He enjoyed so much watching and hearing Russ play his banjo. I really appreciate knowing Dean and will especially miss his humor. Thoughts and prayers to all of his family.
Randy Grigg The Flatland Bluegrass Band
November 17, 2011 | Carrollton, VA
You will always be remebered here on earth. Your friends in heaven are the luckiest of all, they get your spirit.
Ricky Procise
November 16, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Dean was a very special person. He will be missed a great deal. He has now reunited with his family that has gone on before him.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Bobbie Carol (Elbert Taylor-Sly) daughter
Barbara Smith
November 16, 2011
I know you're "Fine as Frog's Hair" now. We'll miss you here and look forward to seeing you in the hereafter.
Steph Whitehead
November 16, 2011 | Richmond, VA