Jim Combs

December 26, 1926 - September 24, 2020

Jim Combs of Grand Ledge passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born December 26, 1926 in Harveyton, Kentucky to the late Hiram and Gertrude (Daniels) Combs. He proudly served his country in the Army of the United States during WW II. Jim worked for Grand Ledge Clay Products for several years and then went on to work and retire from General Motors. He enjoyed squirrel hunting, gardening and creating things in his woodworking shop. Jim was faithful member of Springbrook Hills Church of Christ. He loved to spend time with him family and cherished his role as a grandpa. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Elois (Smith); daughter, Vicki (Kenneth) VanScyoc; sons, Rick H. (Karen) and Robert E. “Ed”; grandchildren, Lisa (Rick) Wallace, Sean VanScyoc, Angela McCuiston, Joshua (Sarah Rachel) Combs, Mitchell (Whitley) Combs and Kelli Jo Combs; great grandchildren, Victoria Perkins, Andrew Buffenbarger, Chase VanScyoc and Hudson Combs; sister Shirley Quick. Jim was preceded in death by grandson, Jason VanScyoc; great grandson, Christopher VanScyoc; sisters, Marjorie Stidham and Della Dyke and brothers, Burl and Bill. A funeral service will be held Monday, September 28, 2020, 1:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Minister Jeff Murray, officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos. Visitation will be Monday from 12-1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Jim’s name may be given to Springbrook Hills Church of Christ, 11960 Norris Road, DeWitt, Michigan 48820.