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Roy Combs Obituary
A private service will be scheduled in the spring at the convenience of the family.
Burial will be in Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Roy was born on December 16, 1939 and was the son of the late Virgil and Violet (Webb) Combs. Roy and Joanne were married on April 29, 1961. Roy was a retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) with over 20 years of military service and ten years as a civilian employee at the Seneca Army Depot. He was an avid golfer, bowler and gardener best known for his prized garlic.
Along with his wife, of 58 years, he is survived by two sons Mark E. Combs of Louisville, Kentucky and Richard and his wife, Michelle of New Paltz, New York; and his sister, Diane Newbrough of Newton Falls, Ohio. Roy also leaves behind six grandchildren who were near and dear to his heart Curtis, Daniel, Alexis, Julia, Claire and Connor.
He was loved by all and will be missed every day.
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Christopher Swaim
May 17, 2022
Dear Joanne. I just came across Roy's obituary. I am very sorry about his passing, and want to express my sincere condolences. I wish that I had reached out much sooner. Having served with him and reporting to him, while in the Army in Italy, "Uncle Roy" (as we affectionately called him ... not to his face, of course!) was one of the smartest men I have ever known. Tough and kind. Demanding and compassionate. He took his job seriously, and cared for us like we were family. And the stories that I could tell! I don't know if you have heard them all ... or perhaps heard them too many times. There's the story about the "lost" jeep. And then there's the one about cabbage. And that's all I will say about that. My wife and I still go to the same Pensione that we used to stay at in Rasa, Italy, on TDY (Temporary Duty): the Gasthof Kaltenhauser. It is still run by the same family. We will be there again in September, and I will have a glass of wine (or several) in his memory. I hope that my email address is visible to you. It would be great to communicate.
Larry Waterman
March 2, 2020
I am so sorry for your Loss. Roy was my instructor in Redstone and my Crew Chief at several different assignments. I will always remember him as a man who was a really great person. Please accept my Heart felt condolences,prayers and sympathy in this time of your sorrow. May God Bless You and Your Family Always.
March 1, 2020
Joanne and familySorry to hear of your loss I just found out and it was a real shockHe will be truly missed .Pat [email protected]
Howard and Brenda Hill
March 1, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. Not only did I work with Roy at Seneca, but he was our next door neighbor. He was a great guy and a wonderful neighbor. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Joanne and the family.
Linda Waterman
March 1, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Roy's passing. We worked together at Seneca for a number of years. Heartfelt thoughts and prayers.
Darkias Berry
March 1, 2020
Joann I'm so sorry for your loss. Roy was a great friend and co-worker. We had alot of good times together. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 28, 2020
Joanne
So sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Patti Piscatelli Hux
February 27, 2020
Joanne and all of the Combs Family, We send our condolences at the loss of, as Curtis said "a good one". It was such a pleasure to know Roy, to hang out with Roy,to laugh with Roy.
Our hearts are broken and I know this is a very hard time. We send hugs and prayers. We all hope to celebrate Roy's great life in April.
Love from the Zlomek Family, Mat, Nancy, Ryan and Christopher
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