Ricky Lebron Combs

Ricky Lebron Combs obituary, Chickamauga, GA

Ricky Lebron Combs

Ricky Combs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home - Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel on May 20, 2023.
Richard "Ricky" Lebron Combs, age 61 of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 18, 2023. He was born in Fort Oglethorpe and was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga Area. Ricky attended Orange Grove most of his life and participated in The Special Olympics. He loved to watch the "Dukes of Hazzard" and was of the Baptist faith. Ricky was a loving son, nephew and friend who will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Combs; and brothers, Ronnie Combs and Jeff Combs. Ricky is survived by his loving mother, Hazel Jenkins; nieces and nephews, Rachel (Walt) Bryant, Amber Jenkins, Kevin (Lucero) Rhodes; and extended family and friends.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Randy Tinker officiating. Interment will follow in the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday May 22, 2023 and prior to the service on Tuesday.
Condolences may be left at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home Fort Oglethorpe, GA.

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Owney Zerwer

May 23, 2023

I worked in the ITC for a few years in the early 90's. Ricky was one of my favorites. He would come to my office to let me know if someone was not doing what they were supposed to. I remember getting to know his mama as well. Ricky and his mama were so funny! Hugs to Ricky's family.
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W.L. Wilson & Sons Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel

May 20, 2023

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