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William Evan Holcombe

William Holcombe Obituary

William Evan Holcombe SPARTANBURG, SC - William Evan Holcombe, 85, of Spartanburg - known as Hawkeye by his Navy and High School friends - died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 27, 1925, in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Loten LeVant and Elsie Lee Omey Case Holcombe. He survived by his wife of 59 years, Julia Daughdrill of Spartanburg. A Greenville native, "Mr. Bill" was a Navy Medical Corpsman in the South Pacific during World War II. He was in the last graduating class of Mountain View High School in North Greenville County and Lee University in Cleveland Tennessee. For twenty years he was a pastor and state executive for the Church of God in Kentucky. He was a member of Restoration Church, Spartanburg. His pastoral nature extended beyond his retirement from the ministry. He spent five years working alongside Colonel Harland Sanders developing the Kentucky Fried Chicken brand around the world, and subsequently, worked with KFC franchisees throughout the southeast and Caribbean. Later, he opened his own restaurant, Grannies Fried Chicken, in Summerville. In his later years, he was an electrician, working throughout North and South Carolina. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Donna Holcombe Burdette of Spartanburg and Denise Holcombe Pennington and his son-in-law, Richard, of Gaffney; two sisters, Elizabeth Coggins of Greenville and Nina Willis of Lakeland, FL; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and friends. Visitation will be 12:30-1:45 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Joey Turner and Bishop Don Horton. Burial will be in Cross Plains Baptist Church Cemetery, Travelers Rest, SC. Memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304. The family is at the home. An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Holcombe

16 Entries

Aubrey Green

July 27, 2011

I was heart broken to hear about 'Pops' passing! He worked along aside my grandfather with HSI, until my grandfathers passing! Praying for his wonderful family!

connie hewitt

July 14, 2011

So sorry to hear about Mr Holcombe. He was such a good patient and from all the messages left by family and friends, a great man. OUR LOSS IS HEAVENS GAIN !!! May God continue to bless and comfort you during this time. Connie Hewitt (nurse-Urology)

Geneil Martin

July 6, 2011

Holcombe Family: So sorry for your loss. We lost dad (Rev. JK Barrineau) the 3rd of June. We totally understand how you feel. What a time that he and dad are having. What a glad reunion Day! :) Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Geneil Barrineau Martin, Corbin, KY

July 6, 2011

So sorry to hear about the loss of Bro Holcombe he certaily was a wonderful pastor to our church in Corbin,Ky. back in the 1950's I pray that God will give strength during this sad time.

Frances(Goley)Veach
Corbin,Ky.

Denise Dawkins

July 6, 2011

Denise, I'm sorry to hear about hte lost of your Father. We will keep the Family in pray, Love you Denise and Tre Dawkin

Kim Melaragno

July 6, 2011

Julia, Donna and Denise--please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Daddy Bill was a very sweet man and passed that on to his daughters. You have both been so kind to me and my children over the years. We love you and grieve his passing with you.

Linda Lavender

July 6, 2011

Heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May you feel the confort of your friends, loved ones, and the Great Conforter

Clara Thompson

July 6, 2011

Your entire family has been in my prayers. I know Mr. Bill is rejoicing as he has already seen our Lord. He has been reunited with all his loved ones. I will always remember our get togethers and Mr. Bill's stories. He showed his kindness one Christmas when he gave me his Christmas ornaments for my nose hair clippers (Christmas gift exchange at Donna's house-prayer group). Memories are such a precious gift from our Lord. Treasure them.

Love to all.

The Childers Family

July 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sallie Batson

July 5, 2011

Miss Julia, Donna and Nisey -- Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest assured, Mr. Bill is with you, and all of us who are part of his extended family,in our grief and sorrow.

Joey White

July 5, 2011

Hello, My name is Joey White and I worked for Mr. Bill in Summerville at the Grannys Chicken store, I have lots of fond memorys of Mr. Bill, One that comes to mind. Mr Bill want me and Brit Hale to help him remove a engine out of Mrs Holcombs old Wrecked station wagon, so that he could get it rebuilt and then put into his truck, his trucks engine was on it last leg, but, first we had to get some beverages and when Mr. Bill saw us getting Rum he protested a little he wanted beer, but rum it was, well we got the motor out, but we could not move the station wagon, flat tires, I think it had been in the lot for some time, out in Chaperal Ranches, so we got a logging chain and attached it to the bumper of the station wagon and the truck, Mr. Bill would get close to the wagon and drive wham the staion wagon would move about 6 inches, he kept slamming the wagon and then all of a sudden the bumper came right off. Well we eventually got the engine in the truck bed and everthing was ok. Later that week while at Grannys I told Mrs. Holcomb that someone was trying to steal her staion wagon I said " They ripped the bump clean off " and of course she said : did they Bill did they" He just rolled his eyes at me.

I have lots of fond memorys of Mr. Bill and lots of great stories. He is for ever in my memorys.

My condolences go out to your family and tell Mrs Holcomb Joey says Hi, God bless.

Joey White

Home at Last !

Chris Jones

July 5, 2011

The Grandfather of my life, can't wait to see him again.

July 5, 2011

Donna, What fond memories I have of your Dad. Please know you and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Delores Meadows

Heather Pryor

July 5, 2011

Ms. Julia, I am sending my condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow.

July 5, 2011

Rick and Denise,
Your father was a very kind and caring man that was a godly example to me. He will be greatly missed. Becky and I will be praying for you as you mourn the loss of a great man of God. He has done a good job as a father and has left a godly heritage.

July 5, 2011

Denise and Rick,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.
Debra Chapman (Deb-A-Doo)

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