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COLBY LEE COMBS, 26, of Kenn-esaw, Ga., died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at his residence, after taking his life. Born July 26, 1983, in Fort Wayne, Colby was a 2002 graduate of Heritage High School in Monroeville and was employed in the construction business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, being honorably discharged due to medical reasons. He is survived by his father, Joe Lee Combs of Fort Wayne; his aunt, Alice England of Kenn-esaw, Ga.; son, Joseph Lee Combs of Kennesaw; paternal grandmother, Patricia Stephens of Portland; maternal grandmother, Jackie McIntyre of Angola; brothers, Michael Combs and Jason Combs, both of Fort Wayne; sisters, Nicole Combs of Fort Wayne, Crystal Combs of Seymour, Texas, Jackie McIntyre of Florida and Anna Hogan and Christina Hogan, both of Fort Wayne; and godfather, Keith Butler of Hoagland. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sonya (Daler) Combs. Service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel, Monroeville, with visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service. Preferred memorials to the family. For complete obituary information and to sign the online guestbook, www.zwickjahn.com Zwick & Jahn, the Exclusive Provider in Adams and Allen County for: "Veterans & Family Memorial Care".

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 20, 2009.

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beth

November 16, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Colby for a short time but he was a sweet and caring man. I know I will miss him terribly. Beth

christina hogan

October 22, 2009

I'm so sorry i couldnt come i can't see you like this i love you and i will tell Malik about you.

Lisa Maidel

October 22, 2009

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you and grant you the strength to get through this sad and tragic time.

October 22, 2009

We will always miss you Colby Lee you and your smile were enough to light up anyone's day :(

David (JR) Barnett

October 21, 2009

Joe im so sad to hear of colbys passing. I miss you guys so much. he will be missed. Im sorry i cant be there with you and your family. you are in my prayers. God bless you and i hope to see you soon. love you guys.

October 20, 2009

i went to school with colby he was a great friend he will be forever missed my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire combs family.

April Jenkins

October 20, 2009

I knew Colby when he was little. I worked for Keith when he owned the pizza shop. I thought Colby was such a sweet child back then and always had a place in my heart for him. I am so sad to hear of his passing. I know this is a rough time for so many. Use each other for comfort to help each other through. May God bless you in your time of need.

October 20, 2009

we went to school and were good friend my thoughts and prayers go out to the entire combs family colby will be forever missed

October 20, 2009

joe alice mary and family we love all of you . love and prayers from max. bob pauline evaleneand families hazard ky

pricilla Snider

October 20, 2009

I went to school with him and we was good friends in high school.I am so sorry for what has happened. I don't thnk anyone should go throught that. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Colby he always be my friend.

Valerie Beck

October 20, 2009

I went to school with him and we were pretty good friends. The weekends were always fun. I am so sorry for what has happened. I don't think anyone should go through that. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Valerie, Salera, and Sienna

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jessica Rust

October 20, 2009

I went to school with Colby..and I am so saddened to hear of the death of another one of our Patriots....I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

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