Danny HOLCOMB

1934 - 2024

HOLCOMB, Danny Lee "Dan" Danny "Dan" was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 25, 2024, at age 90. Dan was born on June 25, 1934, in Columbia, MO. He graduated from Topeka HS and Washburn University with a BS in PE. He obtained his graduate degree from Florida State. In 1965, Dan was hired by the University of South Florida to become its first NCAA men's soccer coach. While head coach of the men's soccer team, Dan did not have a losing season during his 22 years as coach. After retiring from coaching in 1986, Dan continued working at USF as Assistant Director of Campus Recreation for over 16 years. In 2010, Dan was inducted into the USF Athletics Hall of Fame. In the summer, Dan could be found at his beloved camp Indian Acres, in Fryeburg, ME. He taught tennis for most years from 1957 - 2019. He was known as "Dan Tampa Tennis" at his home away from home, his "Summer Place". Dan was a fun and energetic father, always supportive of his three girls who he jokingly said "could do no wrong". Dan was a former member of Lake Carroll Baptist Church and active member at Lake Magdalene Church. He was a man of prayer and a living example of Christ's love. After retirement, Dan coached youth soccer and taught tennis in Tampa. He also competed in senior tennis tournaments. He developed colorful gardens at home and went fly fishing. Dan is united with his Savior in Heaven and reunited with those before him, including his father, Floyd Holcomb; mother, Marjorie Holcomb; and grandson, Andrew Burnham. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Joyce; daughters, Melinda Burnham (Wesley), Dr. Leigh Holcomb, and Kristin Johnson (Scott) and his former wife, Shirley Holcomb; grandchildren, Alyssa Floyd (Landon), Bryce Burnham, Rheanna Atherton, Sarah Gonzales (Gil), Julia Johnson, Hannah Johnson; great-granddaughter, Vivian Floyd; four stepchildren, eight step grandchildren and two step great-grandsons. A Visitation will be held at Lake Magdalene Church from 5-7 pm, Friday, August 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:30 am at Lake Magdalene Church, 2902 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33618. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USF Foundation (Men's Soccer Operating Fund), Lake Magdalene Church or the Indian & Forest Acres Scholarship Foundation. Services are under the care of Blount & Curry Funeral Home-Carrollwood.