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Robert Stephen “Bob” Holcomb

Birth	:	15 Apr 1933 Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 2019 Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.0421982, -84.1177979
Description	:	Robert Stephen Holcomb, age 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee died Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born April 15, 1933 in Springdale, Arkansas to Joseph Latimer and Elva Margaret (McKeown) Holcomb. He was Student Body President at Springdale High School, Class of 1951. He graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas in 1955 with highest honors . Bob served eight years in the 316th Logistical Command of the U.S. Army Reserve leaving as Captain in 1964. He was raised on a farm in Springdale where he... Read More	Robert Stephen Holcomb, age 85, of Knoxville, Tennessee died Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born April 15, 1933 in Springdale, Arkansas to Joseph Latimer and Elva Margaret (McKeown) Holcomb. He was Student Body President at Springdale High School, Class of 1951. He graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas in 1955 with highest honors . Bob served eight years in the 316th Logistical Command of the U.S. Army Reserve leaving as Captain in 1964. He was raised on a farm in Springdale where he learned the values of hard work, integrity, and a lifelong love of Jesus Christ. He married Darliene Steele in September 1954. He spent his career of 42 years at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) where he worked as a design engineer and traveled to many power plants all over the country. With ORNL he also had the opportunity to work in London, England for an adventurous year. Bob was a charter member of Cumberland Baptist Church and a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church in Karns where he actively served as deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. Bob was an extremely loving and kind man who exemplified for his family the importance of loving Jesus, honesty, integrity and education. He was an avid sports fan who loved the Tennessee Vols and died a few hours after the Vols beat Kentucky on Saturday. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Gerry Darliene (Steele) Holcomb; brothers, Herbert Gordon Holcomb and Dwight Arden Holcomb; sisters, Joelva (Holcomb) Giblon-Johnson and Beverly Jean Holcomb; and granddaughter, Christina Combs. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Jean Holcomb; children, Sandra Major, Deborah (and Tim) Panella, Ronald (and Kim) Holcomb all of Knoxville. and Linda (and Bill) Weaver of Auburn Indiana; twelve grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Shirley's children, Michael, Pamela, Jeff and Lisa and her grandchildren. A Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Services.

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Robert Stephen “Bob” Holcomb's memorial is located at: Woodhaven Memorial Gardens, Claxton, Anderson County, USA.
When did Robert Stephen “Bob” Holcomb death?
Robert Stephen “Bob” Holcomb death on 2 Mar 2019 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 36.0421982
Longitude: -84.1177979

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Latimer “Joe” Holcomb

(1887 - 1967)

Spouse

Gerry Darliene Steele Holcomb

(1934 - 2005)

Siblings

Herbert Gordon Holcomb

(1922 - 2003)

Beverly Jean Holcomb

(1926 - 2008)

Dwight Arden Holcomb

(1937 - 1994)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Woodhaven Memorial Gardens
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0421982, -84.1177979

2. Keisling Family Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0476070, -84.1054490

3. Wilkerson
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0342900, -84.1306900

4. Jennings Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0353012, -84.1016998

5. Shelton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0353920, -84.0984960

6. Herrell Family Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0592630, -84.1287790

7. Valley View Methodist Cemetery
Edgemoor, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0280991, -84.1397018

8. Haven Chapel Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0546989, -84.0943985

9. King Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0377998, -84.0849991

10. John Herrell Family Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0620080, -84.0885120

11. Grubbs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.0116997, -84.1006012

12. Grubb Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0116692, -84.1005630

13. Vosmus Cemetery
Clinton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0711900, -84.1414400

14. Altum Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0760994, -84.1050034

15. Farmer Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0532990, -84.1596985

16. Aulton Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0536003, -84.0749969

17. Riverview Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0133018, -84.1466980

18. Lane Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0657997, -84.1549988

19. Farmers Grove Cemetery
Clinton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0491982, -84.1658020

20. Cox Cemetery # 3
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0092010, -84.1453018

21. Black Cemetery
Claxton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0116997, -84.1496964

22. Greenway Cemetery
Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0798745, -84.0996458

23. York-Hill Cemetery
Clinton, Anderson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0839550, -84.1315930

24. Franse-Ingram Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0708008, -84.0674973