at 11:20pm.
Born on December 4th, 1933 in Folsom, Oklahoma, he was preceded in death by both parents, Elvin
and Deyliour Combs, one sister Imogene Fickbohm, and two sons, Steven Howland and Patrick Combs.
He is survived by one sister, Betty Winter of Oregon, two daughters, Tami Smith of Clovis and Kim
Combs of Fresno, one son, Micah Combs of Fresno, three grandchildren Amber Hall-Holmes, Tyler
Combs, and Brenton Smith and three great grandchildren.
Mel Combs proudly served his country, stationed in Germany, during the years 1951-1955.
After returning from the army, Mel spent a few years working at Western Union prior to moving out
to San Joaquin where he spent the majority of his life farming.
Mel was an avid golfer. He took great pleasure in golfing with his friends with whom he developed
some life long friendships.
Those who knew Mel, knew the deep love he had for family and how he cherished his yearly trips
back to Oklahoma, and jaunts through South Dakota.
He will forever be missed and in our hearts. Until we see you again.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice, Tunnel to Towers, or to a no kill animal
shelter in support of his love for his Dusters 1,2, and 3.
A Funeral Service for Melvin will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home, 836 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. Following the
Funeral Service will be a Graveside service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fresno Memorial Gardens, 175 South Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitehurstsullivan.com for the Combs family.
