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Rev. Joseph Benjamin "JB" Combs Sr.

Rev. Joseph Benjamin "JB" Combs Sr. obituary

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Joseph Combs Obituary

Entered into eternal rest following brief illness at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson Hwy., New Orleans, Louisiana, on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. He was an 80-year-old native of Tunica, Louisiana; pastor at Star of Bethlehem B.C. for 40 years and Galilee Missionary B.C., Clinton, Louisiana, for 19 years; member of The National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc. and East Feliciana Minister Conference. Visitation at Star of Bethlehem B.C., Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 4-8 pm; visitation resumes at the church on Friday, July 20, 2018, at 8:00 am until service at 10:30 am conducted by Rev. Perry Wrights and eulogized by his son, Rev. Malcolm E.Combs, pastor of St. Joseph B.C., Pine Grove B.C.; interment at Claiborne Chapel A.M.E. Zion, Pine Grove. Survivors include his loving wife, Rosetta R. Combs; children, Wanda Combs George (Charles), Zachary, Louisiana; Pastor Malcolm E. Combs, Pine Grove, Louisiana; Rodney D. Combs, Watson, Louisiana; and Charles J. Combs, Silver Springs, Maryland; siblings, Dennis Combs (Vanessa), Regina C. Scott, Rev. Robert B. Combs Jr. (Shirley), Leroy P. Combs, Henry Combs (Marilyn); and Rev. Dr. Michael W. Combs (Gwendolyn), Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Andrea, Alixandrea and Jordan M. Combs, Analicia Barnes and Bailey George. Arrangements by Miller & Daughter Mortuary.

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Published by The Advocate from Jul. 17 to Jul. 20, 2018.

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Prenellia Thompson

July 31, 2018

Condolences to the Family of Rev. Joseph B. Combs, Sr., from the Green, Morgan, Chase and Thompson Family (family of the late Sis. Essie Green). May the Lord be with you in your hour of bereavement. He is truly a great loss to your family. God Bless You.

Diana Jolla

July 24, 2018

Combs family I send my condolences and prayers;I am sure he is in a better place.love you all

Gwendolyn Freeman

July 23, 2018

To First Lady Combs and family, I extend my heartfelt sympathy. As a member of Star of Bethlehem until I moved to Delaware in 2004, I truly enjoyed Pastor Combs preaching the word with Fire and Fervor. What made him so "Exceptional" is that he lived by the word of God. Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven cannot heal. May God grant you and your family His enduring strength and everlasting peace. Rev. Combs will be missed, but he's resting in the safe and loving arms of the Master.

Tammy Washington

July 22, 2018

May the Lord watch between me and you while we are absent from one another! God is a caring God! He knows how we love him and how we love each other, so he will keep us while our loved one has been called home... Cherish the love of God, your family and your heart felt memorable memories of Joe, and God will wipe your tears, fears, and problems... May the Lord Watch!!!

Allen & Betty Donald

July 20, 2018

Extending our heartfelt condolences to the family & friends of Rev. Combs.

Lesia Cooper

July 20, 2018

My condolences to the family, I had the pleasure of fellow shipping at his church and enjoyed it each time. Take your rest Rev. Combs.

Charles & Cynthia Taylor

July 20, 2018

May God Bless you and your family....

Monique Johnson

July 20, 2018

My beloved childhood pastor. God Bless you! Prayers go out to the family in my absence! Love you all!

July 20, 2018

We are so sorry for your loss,Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs..With deepest sympathy..

Myrtis Woodside, Denise Bailey-Blakes

Shirley Foster

July 19, 2018

To the Combs family..Our hearts & prayers are with you. May the comfort of God rest upon you. With deepest sympathy from our hearts to yours.

The Foster Family

July 19, 2018

Sisters Combs and Family
My prayers are with you and your family, the precious memories of the things you did together will always be there for you and your family to cherish always. Rev. Combs touch my heart in a special way, he's truly missed

Loyce Bell Haynes
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

Jimmie McKnight

July 19, 2018

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

July 19, 2018

Deepest sympathy to the family.
our hearts and prayers are with you.

your ex. co-workers Frederick and Vivian Rowe

July 19, 2018

FREDEDRIK&VIVIAN ROWE ex co workers

LINDA STONE

July 19, 2018

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY!

Melvin Tansiel

July 19, 2018

Our family will keep each of you in our prayers. We pray that the Lord will take care of you. Pastor Combs will be greatly missed.
Theresa and Melvin Tansiel

Frank B. Ross

July 19, 2018

"Deepest Sympathy."

Ralph Haynes, Sr and Family

July 19, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Faye Cage Family

July 19, 2018

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Moore

July 19, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Combs family. May God forever bless and keep you.
Love the Moore Family..

Pastor Henry J. Brown

July 19, 2018

Keeping you in my prayers God is able !!!!

Kim Chauvin

July 18, 2018

Rodney,
May your father, your family and friends feel God's warm embrace during this difficult time and the special memories help bring you all peace and comfort.

Kim

Aaron and Eakisha Thomas

July 18, 2018

Sending love and prayers to the family.

Rev Genevia Moore

July 18, 2018

May God forever bless and keep you all is my prayer, God will sustain you, continue to hold to His hands; love the family of Cumbley Moore.Rev Genevia Moore

Bonnie Marcantel

July 18, 2018

My deepest sympathies to the Combs family. You are in my prayers!

Celestine & Carljuan Snowden

July 18, 2018

Sister Rose and Family,

You all have my deepest sympathy in the home going of Rev. Joseph B. Combs, Sr.
He was a Mighty Man of God and a Bold Soldier who stood on the frontline telling the good news which is the Gospel of Jesus Christ with joy and inspiration.
He was always willing and excited to do whatever it was to uplift the name of Jesus and witness how good God is and how he can make a way when there seems to be no way.
He often reminded me of the song "Send Me I'll Go" even if I have to go by myself, I'll Go".
Truly it was a blessing and an honor to have known Rev. Combs and to have had him as our Pastor for so many years.
May God's blessings continue.

July 18, 2018

Mrs. Combs and Family,
The steps of a good man is ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night. This is the life that Pastor Combs lead, preached about, and believed. Please take comfort in knowing that he now rests with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.

Weverlyn Hayes-Conner
Ex-Coworker (Sears Roebuck and Company)

Avis Richard-Griffin

July 18, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the Combs Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Wanda, I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. Grass may wither and flowers fade, but your father's memories will last forever.

Lue Bertha Bell

July 18, 2018

My pastor, my friend you're missed.
Sister Combs and Family my prayers are with you and yours, stay strong and remember it's alright to cry it will get better day by day

Love Bell
Galilee Missionary Baptist Church

The Washington Boys

July 18, 2018

Always a lost in death on earth but what a gain in heaven thank you all for the love ❤ of Pastor Combs ministry it has reached many GOD will send a blessing when you pray

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Thomas Naquin

Sent Flowers

Ida and son Jerry Johnson

July 18, 2018

To the Combs family
Look to the hills from which cometh your help for your help comes from God. Just remember that in your time of sorrow you have a comforter Jesus Christ for he'll be a husband, father, brother, and grandfather. I say to you weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning and just know that God took this man of God but he left a legacy behind for remembrance. God bless you and your family and my prayers are with you.

Barbara J. Stewart

July 18, 2018

Great friend . Always had encouraging words for whatever the suitation might be. My deepest condolences to the family. May God bless you all.

Eric Matthews

July 18, 2018

To Sis Combs and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family during the passing of Rev. Combs. Im lifting yall up in prayer. He was just like family to me. Love yall

Eric Matthews- Galilee Missionary B.C.

Rev. Brian Harris

July 18, 2018

Our prayers are with you as the weeks and months to come. Pastor Combs was a great mentor to young minister. To the family God will give you the strength during this time.
May God bless each of you
Rev. Brian K Harris

Ida ,Alvin,Jewel, Willie Johnson

July 17, 2018

My prayer is that the family and all others find peace and joy in the memories.

Rev. Ruby Kaiglear-Paynes

July 17, 2018

May the peace of God keep you in perfect peace as you keep your mind stayed on Him.

White Simplicity Basket

Loretta Green

Sent Flowers

Love and Prayers, Bonnie

July 17, 2018

Rose, Wanda and the 'boys' ... During this season of bereavement, I encourage you to draw strength from the love of God Almighty; and trust Him to comfort you and give you peace. It is my hope that the compassion of family and friends will help to brighten your journey in the days to come.

Minister Olia Vee Marshall

July 17, 2018

May the Lord sustain each of you in your time of sorrow. A soldier crossed over to the other side. Be Blessed

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