John Henry Holcomb III
1930 - 2010
John Henry Holcomb III
1930 - 2010
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BORN
1930
DIED
2010
John Holcomb Obituary
Memorial service: 6 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Granbury, where Jack and Louise have been members for 26 years.
Dr. John Henry Holcomb III was a lifelong educator, administrator, civic and military leader. He served 30 years in Colorado as teacher, principal and superintendent, and with the State Department of Education. He retired from the Army as a lieutenant colonel. He returned to his home state of Texas in the capacity of professor of administrative education at Tarleton State University. He continued to contribute to the community in retirement, serving on the local airport board and as a Texas Silver-Haired Legislator.
Survivors: Wife, Louise; sons, John, Greg and Bradford; daughter, Kimberly; two granddaughters; and two grandsons.
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P.J. Mixon
May 8, 2010
I heard about John passing on April 30 through Fred Bell. I would like to stay in touch with everyone. My prayers are with you at this time.
Roberta Lyles
May 3, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family.
Kenneth Cypert
May 2, 2010
Jack was a good man and a dear friend. I will miss the laughter and good times we shared. The last time we spoke, we talked about getting together for bar-b-que. He said he "couldn't talk so well, but" he could "still eat"! I will really miss that sense of humor! Most of all, though, I will just miss my friend, Jack. God bless you in your time of grief.
Jo Ann Hopper
April 30, 2010
What a lovely difference, one life made. Dr. Holcomb contributed much to my education and I value his wisdom.
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Ellen Wright
April 30, 2010
You Know I am with you in grieving for Jack's absence, but I know he is present in Kim, John, Greg and Brad, and is at home with his Creator. My thoughts and love with you entirely.
Love,
Ellen
Gladys Kaplan
April 30, 2010
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.
Gladys
Grissom
April 29, 2010
Doc was an outstanding mentor and friend! Many of the positive experiences in educationI have had to date can be in part attributed to Dr. H! I always loved exploring his "brain of plenty" while enjoying his quick wit and outlook on life.
He was a true representation of a strong Christian man serving our Lord!
Hugs and prayers,
Don and Marsha Grissom
April 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will miss our airplane talks. Our mutual love for older biplanes was special. Sitting next to Jack in choir was always fun and an education too.
George Jenista
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