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Paul Combs Obituary
November 9, 1938 - February 11, 2023
MARION, Va.
Paul David Combs, age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie, Va. Mr. Combs was born in Smyth County, Va., to the late Arthur Combs and Annie Hall Combs and was preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Cassell, Annie Musser, Florence Shumate, Eveline Combs; and brothers, Alfred Combs, Oscar Combs, Thomas Combs and Coy Combs.
Paul served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a drill sergeant. He also retired from Virginia House Furniture. He was a member of MT. Carmel UMC where he sang in the choir. He was a talented musician playing the guitar, harmonica and drums. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Paul was a soft spoken man who truly loved his Lord and his family.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sandra McMillan Combs; children, Paul S. Combs and wife, Cindy, of Marion, David Mark Combs of Rural Retreat, and Andrea Combs of Marion; grandchildren, Daniel Combs and wife, Pam, Sandra Spencer, Hannah Combs, and Isaac Combs; four great-grandchildren; sister, Vernia Richardson; sisters-in-law, Jackie Finley, and Sally Howell and husband, Mitchel; brothers-in-law, Rex McMillan and wife, Penny, and Marvin Holmes; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Mike Sage and Pastor David Fugatt officiating. Interment will follow in Wassum Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Virginia Army Honor Guard and Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. The family received friends Tuesday, February 14, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com.
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RODNEY SEXTON
February 23, 2023
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, ANDREA. MY FATHER AGED 75 ON NOVEMBER 15TH, 2006.
Donna Day
February 16, 2023
Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss praying for you and Family. Love you
Bonnie Webb
February 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss you will be in our prayers
Connie Cullop Rowland
February 15, 2023
Deepest Sympathy to your family. We lived next to you on Nick's Creek. My brother Charlie and I felt like family when we were growing up with the kids. I remember us sharing organ music and playing together. Sandy even though we are all grown up being with you, Paul and the kids were some of the best times I can remember. Sending you my love and keeping you in my prayers. Your always in my heart.
Larry Bowman, Jr. and Drew Baranowski
February 14, 2023
Paul, Cindy, Hannah, and Isaac,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts.
With deepest sympathy,
Bub and Drew
THERESA & JAMES WILLEY
February 13, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of one of the nicest man. Sandra we love you and sorry we can't be with you. But you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you ..
Chuck Talbert
February 12, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Craig Brown
February 11, 2023
I soldiered with a lot of men over 23 years. Paul was among the best the Army had.
Frances Bales
February 11, 2023
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Combs passing. Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you learn to travel through life without your beloved.
Rebessa Greer
February 11, 2023
Paul, Cindy, Mark, and Andrea
Sending love and prayers during this difficult time. My dad Louis “Dick” Roten worked many years with Paul and was thought a lot of.
With deepest sympathy,
Rebessa Roten Greer
Barbara Thomas
February 11, 2023
Paul&Cindy, Mark & Andrea, So Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Hugs and many prayers. The Umbargers@ Dottie Robinson Family, Frank Umbarger Family and Barbara Thomas Family
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