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Robert Combs Obituary
He was the son of the late Clayton D. Combs Sr. and Mary Helen Moore Combs. Robert is survived by his ex-wife, Mary, his daughter Christine and her husband Zach, his son Joseph and his wife Erin. He also leaves his two grandsons, Owen and Theo, and his granddaughter, Ever. He is also survived by his sisters Jacqueline Boudreaux (Jimmy) and Jennifer Zaroogian (Scott) and his brother Clayton Jr. (Katie) as well as their children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved dog, Sugar.
Born and raised in the place he called 'paradise', he spent his days fishing for striped bass from the rocky shore, hitting homers out of Sprague Park while playing shortstop, or just hanging out with his fellow 'Pier Punks'. He easily excelled at most sports he tried, with the exception of golf, although he never stopped trying!
Robert was a 1973 graduate of South Kingstown High School and truly embraced the 'rebel' spirit. He tried college for a couple of days but quickly decided it wasn't for him.
Instead, he took a different path and worked for local construction companies until he mastered the trade of residential home construction. He then started his own business, 'Robert Combs Construction', and had many satisfied customers who appreciated his fine work and meticulous attention to detail.
Robert's children and grandchildren meant the world to him, and he would proudly brag whenever he got the chance about his daughter, the doctor, and his son, the accomplished architect.
He will be missed every day by all his friends and family. Goodbye, Robert, see you soon in a better place.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 7 th at 11 am in St. Peter's by- the-Sea Episcopal Church, 72 Central St, Narragansett, RI 02882. Burial will be private.
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Tim Carras
May 7, 2025
So sorry Mary Lou and family.
May Robert RIP!
Jacki boudreaux
March 27, 2025
It´s hard to believe Robert is gone. He loved being outdoors and spent many hours at black rock fishing. He was a free spirit who found his main talent was carpentry which he was very good at. He loved Mary and his kids and thought the world revolved around his dog sugar.he will be thought of often and will be missed. May he find eternal peace. The constant pain his suffered from is now gone forever. Rest peacefully brother.Jacki and jimmy boudreaux
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