W. Earl Holcombe's Obituary
HOLCOMBE, W. EARL, 81, passed away February 12, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Jurhee Curtis and her children, Ken and Becky; sons, Ronnie and wife, Kathy, Randy and wife, Jackie; daughter-in-law, Betty (wife of deceased son Bobby); grandchildren, Ryan, Blair, Stephen, Barrett, Derek, Daniel, Haley, Caroline, Olivia, Thornton, Audrey, Christian and Catherine; brother, Charlie and wife, Darlene. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Jones Holcombe, mother of his three sons. A native of Dallas, he graduated from Highland Park High School and attended SMU where he became a huge Mustangs fan. He spent his career in sales, but his passion was sports; coaching his 3 boys and later watching his grandkids sports activities. He raised his family in Houston, but returned to Dallas following the loss of Barbara in 1982. A Celebration of Earl’s life and faith will be held at Lovers Lane United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 4:30 pm in the Shipp Chapel. The family request that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Heart Association.
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