James Edward McCombs

James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Elaine; two daughters, Renee McCombs Abernathy (David) and Stella McCombs Moore (Jerry); one son, Kevin Harper McCombs (Sherry); eleven grandchildren, Demma and Jules Harper-McCombs, Jillian, James, Joseph, and Deborah Abernathy and Brantley, Brody, Logan, and Jada Moore; twelve great grandchildren, Julie, Andrew, Kyle, Shelby, Nathan, Natalie, Noah, Gabriella, Sarah-Beth, Asher, Ryan, and Loran; one sister, Fay McCombs Stell; and two brothers, Larry McCombs and Terry McCombs.

James is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Theodore.

James was known as Mr. Jim, the yo-yo man. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who listened. Mr. Jim loved carpentry and creating wood art. He was a Deacon at Wilsonville Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and made several mission trips to Honduras. He also sang in The Cavaliers Gospel Group and was a member of a bowling league. James also served his country in the U.S. Army.

The family of Jim McCombs would like to give a special thanks to the Hawk family for all of the love and support they have shown to Mr. Jim and Mrs. Ruth.

A visitation will be held at Kilgroe Funeral Home Sunday, September 10, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with a service following immediately in the chapel. Graveside services will follow at Macedonia Cemetery in Vincent.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefh.com for the McCombs family.