James Dyer Holcomb's Obituary
Holcomb, James D. of Richardson, Texas, went to be with the Lord, January 19, 2014 from complications of a heart attack. He was born in Hackleburg, Alabama on March 15, 1929, to Erby and Lydia Holcomb. Jim graduated from Marion County High School in Guin, Alabama. He attended college in Alabama, Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana, and SMU, in Dallas, Texas. He was married to Julia, May 16, 1952. Jim retired from his career as a District Sales Manager for Owens Corning Fiberglass where he won numerous sales awards and promotions. After retirement Jim began a new career as a residential and commercial real estate inspector in 1984. His peers quickly recognized Jim’s leadership and knowledge of building construction. He served as a director and senior instructor for American Real Estate Inspectors Society and Texas Association of Real Estate Inspectors for many years. His thorough knowledge of roofing systems filled the seminars he taught around Texas for many years. In later years, Jim passed the torch to others he trained, and occasionally taught at the local chapter of National Association of Certified Home Inspectors in Irving. Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Richardson where he attended the Fellowship Adult Bible Fellowship class, was a member of the Goldenaires Senior Adult Choir; a Mason; and Dallas Elk’s Lodge 71. Jim was an avid reader, he loved playing golf, the guitar, bridge, and dancing with his wife Julia. He was a wonderful husband who took excellent care of his wife to the very end. He loved his daughter and grandchildren and was always there for them. Jim was survived by his wife of almost 62 years; his daughter, Tracy Smith; grandchildren, Laura Cornwell of Lubbock; Julie Slusher of Sachse; and Taylor Allen of Waco; son-in-law, Daniel Smith; step granddaughters, Stephanie and Amanda Smith; grandson-in-law, Cody Slusher; step great grandchildren, Anthony Smith; and Kadence Slusher; and a great grandchild on the way. A viewing will be held at 6:00 p.m., January 23, 2014 at Restland Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be at 3:00 p.m., January 24, 2014 at First Baptist Church Richardson. Memorials may be made to Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614-2256 or First Baptist Church Richardson, Building Fund, 1001 N. Central Expwy. Richardson, Tx 75081
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