Albert J. Combs

July 5, 1932 - May 10, 2013

Beattyville, KY – Albert J. Combs, age 80, husband of Thelma (Little) Combs; passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Hazard Appalachian Regional Hospital in Hazard, KY. Albert was born in War Creek Community of Breathitt County, KY on July 5, 1932, a son of the late Berry and Dovie (Gross) Combs. He was retired from the CSX Railroad Maintenance Crew, and was a member of the Little Cane Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, 1 daughter; Cheryl (Jon) Retherford of Wixom, MI, 1 son; Douglas (Lori) Combs of Walled Lake, MI, 2 brothers; Andrew (Becky) Combs of Elizabethtown, KY and Berry (Jean) Combs JR of Jackson, KY, 1 sister; Verna (Hugh) Jackson of Jackson, KY, 6 grandchildren; Rebecca, Neil, Erin, Carly, Steven and Daniel, 3 great grandchildren; Mya, Caylee and Paige. Albert is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters; Edna Watkins, Mayme Tomlin, Grace Watkins, Ethel Ivens, Nola Baker and Marie Hartman. Funeral Services will be held at the Little Cane Creek Baptist Church, Jackson, KY at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 with Pastor John Abner officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, May 13, 2013 from 5:00 PM till 8:00 PM at the church. Albert will be laid to rest in the Jackson Cemetery located in Jackson, Breathitt County, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.