William Thomas Holcombe
October 16, 1929 ~ October 14, 2002
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
William T. �Bill� Holcombe, 72, of 33 Parkview Drive, Candler, died Monday, October 14, 2002, at his home.
Mr. Holcombe was born in Buncombe County, was a son of the late Charles Affie and Bonnie Meadows Holcombe and was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles A. Holcombe. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and retired November 1, 1988, from Southern Bell after 38 years of service. He was an active member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Geraldine �Gerry� Corbin Holcombe; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah H. and David Bradley of Buford, GA and Donna H. and Jeff McKinney of Asheville; one grandson Derek Mikael Bradley; and four sisters, Mary Chambers, Dorothy Ray, Evelyn Carter and Marjorie Stockton, all of Asheville.
Private interment will be at 10:00 am Thursday at Pisgah View Memorial Park followed by a public memorial service at 11:00 am at West Asheville Baptist Church. The Rev. Ken Lewis will officiate.
His family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the West Asheville Baptist Church Building Fund, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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We want to offer our deepest heart felt condolence to the family.Bill was always so nice to be with and we will always remember the good times we had at church and meals with him and Gerry with our grand daughter.We will miss you Bill,but we will see you again in glory land.God bless all the family
I can’t even find a place to start to tell you how sorry we are about Bill’s passing. We heard from ladies at the church last evening. I remember Bill’s faithfulness in Sunday School when I was his teacher for a season. He always had a smile and a kind word of encouragement for me. I am confident that God’s plan for you all is good and His comfort will overwhelm you during these days. We love you, Dale & Judy
Mrs. Holcombe, Debbie & Donna, You have been in our prayers since Mom told us about Mr. Holcombe. There are many memories of him as I was growing up, both at your house and at the beach. We will miss the smile that he always had to give away to others. I ask God’s loving arms to comfort you.
Love, Cheryl & Milton
Gerry & Donna
I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Holcombe. I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care.
I am so sorry to hear about the death of Mr. Holcombe.He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. We will all see each other in glory one day.
Gerry, Debby & Donna,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bill and your whole family were very special to us when we were at West Asheville Baptist. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Inez
Gerry, Debby & Donna,
Your Loss is ours also, Friend, Fellow Worker, Golf Companion and more. Our condolances to you and your families. You are in our prayers. May God’s peace and help be with each of you in these days. May His grace and comfort follow each of you in the days, months and years ahead.
Donna, thank you so much for your phone call concerning my mother. My heart goes out to you and your family as you also have lost a loved one. I’m sure they are catching up on old times. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
God Bless
Joe Meadows
Donna,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Donna,Gerry and Debbie
I am so very sorry and you know my heart aches for you all. My prayers are with you and I Love You.
Anita
Donna,Gerry and Debbie
I am so very sorry and you know my heart aches for you all. My prayers are with you and I Love You.
Anita
Donna,Gerry and Debbie
I am so very sorry and you know my heart aches for you all. My prayers are with you and I Love You.
Anita
Donna,Gerry and Debbie
I am so very sorry and you know my heart aches for you all. My prayers are with you and I Love You.
Anita
A great neighbor.
Vic Murdoch
Gerry, Debbie and Donna – we were so shocked to learn of Bill’s death.
Debbie – you were special in my 16-yr.old S.S. class; Donna – you were special in our Singles Class; and Gerry – you and Bill have always been special. May you have a real sense of God’s presence during this time of sorrow. We love you and our prayers are with you during the days ahead.
Donna, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! I am sorry I can not come to the funeral services, I needed to remain at school. Please let me know if I can do anything for your family. God Bless, Gardner
Donna, Gerry and Debbie,
I am so very sorry and my heart aches for all of you. My prayers are with you……
I Love you
Anita
I am thinking of you and your family.
Love, Ramona
Donna, Gerry, and Debbie:
I am so very sorry and my heart aches for all of you. My prayers are with each of you.
I love you,
Anita
Dear Gerry, Donna, Debbie and family,
Our hearts are breaking for you at the loss of Bill. May the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort you beyond measure. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your precious family. All our love,
Gerry, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I didn’t see the paper so I was really shocked when Jean and Bob Fisher told me when they came by Aston Park to see her mother after the memorial service. I am so sorry. If there is something I can do, please let me know. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Express my sympathy to your family and tell Marlyn hello for me. Take care. Love, Debbie
Gerry and Donna- I am thinking of your family . May God comfort you and give you a peace beyond belief. The service was beautiful. I love you both. Cindy
Our prayers are with you. If we can do anything else for you please let us know.
May you find the hope and strength in God to brighten your days.
Gerry, Debbie & Donna,
Mom and I were so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing this past week. He was always so nice to us & we have wonderful memories of him, and you 3! Know you are in our thoughts & prayers! God Bless you!
Donna & Gerry,
Please know that our heartfelt sympathy is sent to you. We are
sorry for your loss but know that he is in the place we all are
eager to be. Much love to you both, miss seeing you. Travis sends
a big hug to you. Know we are praying for you both and your family.
Love
Jody Reagan and family