Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Higgins Funeral Home - Fayetteville

213 E. Market Street

Fayetteville, Tennessee

John Holcomb Obituary

It is with regret we announce the passing of Mr. John Cullen Holcomb, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Vann officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service.

Mr. Holcomb was born October 3, 1938, in Torrington, CT to the late William H. Holcomb and Jean Hampton Ramsey. He worked for many years in construction and retired as Director of Fayetteville Water and Sewer System. He was a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. John passed away October 2, 2025.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Beth Johnson Holcomb; sons, Kyle Matthew Holcomb and wife Beth of Ashburn, VA, and Bryan Kelly Holcomb and wife Lorie of Murfreesboro, TN; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Butler Ramsey.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Cullen Holcomb.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by westernmassnews on Oct. 4, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for John Holcomb

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in John Holcomb's name

Memorial Events
for John Holcomb

Oct

8

Interment

Rose Hill Cemetery

Fayetteville, TN

Oct

8

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Rose Hill Cemetery

Fayetteville, TN

Funeral services provided by:

Higgins Funeral Home - Fayetteville

213 E. Market Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Holcomb's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more