Richard Lyle Combs

Richard Combs Obituary

DECATUR - Richard Lyle Combs, 62, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at South Austin Hospital on January 5th, 2010, at 7 o'clock a.m. Richard was born June 3rd, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Bob and Mildred Buis Combs. Richard graduated from Niantic-Harristown High School and served in the United States Army. He worked for the Decatur Police Department, then was employed by the Decatur U.S. Postal Service. He then transferred to and retired from the Austin U.S. Postal Service. He was a former member of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur before his move to Austin. He leaves behind his wife Ernestine, 'Ernie', daughter April Combs of Austin, sons Rich and wife Jennifer of Aurora, Colorado, Chris and wife Heather of Tampa Florida, Michael and wife Hannah, and Bobby of Decatur,Illinois, sister Sharon and husband Bob Dunn of Oreana, Illinois, 11 grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was welcomed into heaven by his Granny Crum, his father and mother, and brothers Bobby and Ed. He also leaves behind his 6 four –legged kids that he loved and cared for. A visitation will be at Cook-Walden Funeral Home on North Lamar from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. on Monday January 11 , 2010. Funeral services will be on Tuesday January 12, 2010 at 10:00 a.m, followed by graveside services at 1:30p.m. at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jan. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Combs

12 Entries

pete maher

January 21, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 20, 2010

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

Ken Leighty

January 20, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Rich Combs family for their tragic loss. Rich was a long time internet friend who visited my website often and contributed greatly to the memories we all shared about our tours in Korea. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Ken Leighty
Webmaster
koreaatourofduty.us

linda espinoza

January 14, 2010

To all who knew and loved Richard keep his family in your prayers. As his nephews Tony and Marisol said Uncle Richard is free and doesn't have to do anything anymore. He's free!! Last but not least he's with Santa. Think twice before you hurt an animal he's watching you. Love Linda and Family

Mike Tomlinson

January 12, 2010

Sharon, Rich and April, we are very sorry for your loss. Richard and were good friends when he was at Grace Baptist. the world has lost a great guy. We lost fellowship after he left Decatur but he has been on my heart since he left. I really missed him then and was just starting to reunite through Facebook. Such a loss. We will get another chance to be together again and it will be a much better place. God bless you all and may He comfort you in this time of loss. Our loss, Heaven's gain.

Brad Collins

January 11, 2010

My deepest sympathy is extended to Rich's family. I worked at Decatur Police Dept with both he and Ed. May God bless you and keep you as you morn your loss.

Wm Heine

January 11, 2010

I'm so sorry Ernie, I missed him when he retired and have thought of him often, when I've remenbered, "Think of all the money they saved.", "They wouldn't have that job if they didn't know what they were doing." "Gourdhead" He was for years our Tour I "Team Leader Captain". All I can say is "I'll see you Rich, Any Day Now".

Major Pain

Norma Gil

January 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Ernie and Richard's children and family. Richard was a cheerful, fun and unforgettable gentleman. He will be missed dearly by everyone and also by his four legged kids who he was so crazy about.

Carolyn Arndt

January 10, 2010

Sharon, April & Boys,
So sorry to hear about Richard's passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Remember on holidays how Richard, Ed, and Bobby would start wrestling around? Millie would say "OK boys, take it outside! No roughhousing in here!" Hang on to your good memories. Our sympathies, Carolyn & Alan Arndt, Macon, Illinois

Dave Johnson

January 10, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family at this time. I worked with Rich and Ed at the Decatur Police Dept.

jerry cross

January 10, 2010

Sharon and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear of Richards passing. He was a good kid. We had a great time growing up with the Combs family while living in Niantic. God Bless. In Sympathy, Jerry and Connie Cross and Terry and Pat Cross

Bob Pittenger

January 10, 2010

I worked with Rich (and Ed) at the DPD and I am saddened by this news. May God bless and comfort you with this loss.

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