Robert Alfred "Bob" Holcomb III

Robert Alfred "Bob" Holcomb III obituary

Robert Alfred "Bob" Holcomb III

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Robert Holcomb Obituary

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Robert "Bob" Alfred Holcomb, 82, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026.

Bob was born in 1943 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. and grew up in Rome, Georgia. He retired as a Master Chief in the United States Navy after 22 years of service.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; children, Rob, Rick and Cheryl; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

His funeral service will be held at Onion Creek Memorial Park in Manchaca at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 where friends are invited to share stories in his honor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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4435 Frontier Trail (at South Lamar and Ben White), Austin, TX 78745

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