William Robert "Bill" Combs

William Robert "Bill" Combs obituary, Berea, KY

William Robert "Bill" Combs

William Combs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lakes Funeral Home on Jan. 9, 2026.
William Robert Combs "Bill" went home to be with the Lord on January 81h,2026 at the Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Ky. Bill placed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ at age 77 and was a member of Pilot Knob Missionary Baptist Church until his death.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Glenna Combs, his parents, Lucy and Gilbert Combs, his sisters, Anna F. Webb, Norma S. Lunsford, and Ina L. Combs, and two brothers-in-law.
He is survived by stepsons Charlie (Pat) Dean and David Dean. Granddaughters Sarah (Brad) Anglin, Leah (Seth) Lowe, Lindy (Tyler) Coutu, Leandra (Willis) Ring, Cindy Dean, and S great grandchildren. He is also survived by nephews and niece Randall (Karen) Webb of Waynesville, Ohio, Doug Webb of Dandridge, Tennessee, Rebecca (Rick) Staples of Mason, Ohio, as well as three great-nieces, three great-nephews, seven great-great nephews and nieces, and one great-great-great-nephew.
The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Lakes Funeral Home and Cremation Service handled the arrangements.
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