Charles William Combs
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Charles W. Combs, age 84 of Speedwell, died on December 28, 2020 after fighting a courageous two-year battle with lung cancer. Born to a coal miner in Kentucky, Charles entered the Marine Corps after high school. After serving his country, Charles spent several years working in the Chicago area before moving to Tennessee. After his retirement Charles worked at LaFollette Hospital and spoke often of the many friends he had there.
Charles is proceeded in death by wife, Geneva Combs; parents, Earl and Isabella Combs; sister, Mary Lou McDonald and brother Bob and sister-in-law Brenda Combs. Charles is survived by sisters, Anna Wright (Elden-deceased and Jean (Ray) Simpson; three children, Anthony (Lisa) Kiratsous Combs, Diana (David) Giasson and Joan (Christopher) Brantley; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews and special friend & sister-in-law Betty Edwards who helped care for him during his illness. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Wounded Warriors Fund. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements and is honored to serve the Combs family.