Harry Gordon Holcomb
Harry Gordon Holcomb
Obituary
Guest Book
Harry Holcomb Obituary
Harry Gordon Holcomb, 82 of Bladenboro entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Elden and Erma Montgomery Holcomb and his mother, Marcella Holcomb Barge.
Harry enjoyed traveling across the country and was a member of Dublin First Baptist Church. He was in the United States Navy. When he was not working, you would find him volunteering for many different organizations, such as, Mobile Missionary Assistance Program, Volunteer Mobile Missionary, Servants on Wheels EverReady, and the NC Baptist Relief. His loving heart and gentle smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Hester Holcomb; sons, Robert Holcomb, Scott Holcomb, Jeff Holcomb, brother, Paul Holcomb and wife Cindy, sisters, Marci Smith and husband Ed, Priscilla Bertling and husband, Tom and eight grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 1: 45 pm at Dublin First Baptist Church with funeral services to follow at 2:00pm with Rev. Jason Lee and Rev. Cameron McGill officiating. Burial will follow in Bladen Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Dublin First Baptist Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3131 Martin Luther King Drive PO Box 3150, Elizabethtown, NC 28337
People and places connected with Harry
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Harry Holcomb
Tell your own story about Harry
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Harry Holcomb's name
How to support Harry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Harry Holcomb's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more