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Barry B. Combs
1933 - 2025
BORN
1933
DIED
2025
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Barry Combs Obituary
January 16, 1933 - September 21, 2025
Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Virginia Combs; stepmother, Elsie.
Survived by wife, Athena; children, Megan Combs, Brian Combs (Leslie), Aaron Combs (Leyba), and Kathleen Ferrand (Jeff); five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; brother, Mike Combs (Mary).
Barry was Director of Public Relations and Advertising at Union Pacific. As a second career, Barry was a book seller and with Athena, operated the Combs and Combs Bookstore in Rockbrook Village for many years. Barry and Athena were world travelers after retirement and particularly loved Italy.
VISITATION: Tuesday, October 7th, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at West Center Chapel, with a PRAYER SERVICE at 6:30 p.m.
INTERMENT: Wednesday, October 8th, 12 p.m., at Resurrection Cemetery, with a 12:15 p.m. Luncheon to follow at the West Center Chapel Community Room.
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Frank Hannaford
Yesterday
Many fond memories of Combs and Combs Bookstore! Rest in well-earned Peace, Sir!
Cheryl Willis
September 28, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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