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WALTER A. COMBS, JR., M.D.
On Saturday, October 20, 2012, at his residence in Washington, D.C. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 66 years, Helen; daughter, Sharon; son, Walter III (Emily); grandchildren, Monica Lloyd (Stephen), Leslie Cooper (Jermaine), and Preston Combs; and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at The Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, 4606 - 16th St., N.W, on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, from 11 a.m. until the time of service at 12 Noon. Interment Rock Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc. (HUMAA), Class of 1948, 2225 Georgia Avenue, N.W., Suite 801, Washington, D.C. 20059-1014. Arrangements by McGUIRE.
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Renee Green
October 22, 2022
wow as i was going down memory lane googling names of my past, this is a childhood memory , he was my pediatrician, I will never forget a face, he also saw my son a few times 1969-70 , definitely was a great Dr in Washington DC, R I P Sir
Gretchen D Graves MD FAAP
January 21, 2022
My sympathy to the family of Dr.Walter Combs. I can never forget him since he was my own pediatrician .My parents respected him greatly. I was born in 1954 and graduated from Howard College of Medicine in 1980. He was a pioneer in Pediatrics. He was a founding member of the Pediatric section of the National Medical Association. I speak on behalf of my sister Gisele and brother Clarence III. So lucky to have an accomplished physician to take care of us during our vulnerable years!
Antoinette Williams
October 31, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
October 30, 2012
An EXCELLENT doctor to the babies in our family for many years (the oldest was 50 8/28/12). Thank you, family, for sharing him with us. We will always remember and appreiate his service. God bless and comfort you. Thelma G. Bradford
Mike & Tiffany Williams
October 30, 2012
Our prayers are with Leslie and her family during this time of bereavement. We pray for God's loving arms to embrace you and carry you through.
Nancy Jackson
October 28, 2012
so sorry to hear of Dr Combs passing.
He was so kind and gentle with children.
He took care of two of my children and they are grown now, they don't make them like that anymore.
God bless the family, my deepest sympathy.
October 28, 2012
A fine Doctor, very gentle, and trusting. Will miss you, and love you always, May GOD keep blessing you and you family.......Mark Jones(9/1960)
October 27, 2012
Deepest sympathies to the family. I remember those trips to see Dr. Combs when he was at 9th & Rhode Island Ave NW with both excitement and fear of having to get a shot. However, there was something about his eyes and smile that was comforting. He was a very special man. May you find comfort during this difficult period in knowing how much he impacted so many lives.
Dr. Barbara Clorey (born in 1956)
Jefferson Family
October 26, 2012
I remember Dr. Combs being my doctor until I reach the age where I could no longer continue going to his practoce ...he was my imspiration to be a pediatrician and now my daughter as well, who will be attending med school in th fall as well as being her doctor if only for a short period of time before relocating....Dr. Combs we love you and wil miss you deeply...God Bless to you and your loving family.
October 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michael McGuinness
October 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Combs family.
Juan and Delise Williams
Helen Grymes
October 25, 2012
Dr. Combs was our family Pediatrician. He was an ole school Physician that expected you to follow his instructions to the letter. He cared for our children as he would care for his own. I recall having delivered my youngest who had breathing difficulty at birth. I called Dr. Combs and he came to Providence Hospital to take care of my Daughter. Today that same daughter is a graduating Senior from UMBC's School of Denistry. I am eternally grateful for the loving care he provided my family.
GOD blessed his gifted hands with healing. I pray this his family too finds the comfort that he gave so many.
Janet Burt
October 25, 2012
I was thinking about you just the other day and telling someone that you went to medical school with my pediatrician. You always sent a Christmas card to me and I left Washington Hospital Center in 1995. You will be missed Dr. Combs. May God comfort your family during this time.
October 25, 2012
My condolences to the Combs family. May much comfort come from the God of refuge and strength.
Mikal Roc
October 25, 2012
For those who believe in God, life is never destroyed; it is only transformed.
Wymeteria Foster
October 25, 2012
May God be with you all during this trying time - and please know your in our thoughts and prayers-
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Marketia Davis
October 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 25, 2012
Dr. Combs became my pediatrician in 1956. My brother became his patient in 1962. We both loved having him as our doctor. My entire family extends its hearfelt sympathy to the family. Sincerely, Robin Nash Moss and Nash Family.
Robin Austin
October 25, 2012
Dr. Combs was my pediatrician for years. He was one of the best of his generation. My sympathy to his family.
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