Charlie Combs, Sr.

February 20, 1942 - October 31, 2013

Booneville, KY –Charlie Combs, Sr., age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at his residence in Booneville, KY. Charlie was born in the Upper Buffalo Community of Owsley County, KY on February 20, 1942, a son of the late Robert and Mary Jane (Bishop) Combs. He worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department, and enjoyed logging, working around the farm, chewing tobacco and watching WLJC. He is survived by one son; Charlie Combs of Booneville, KY, one daughter; Mary Aileen Combs of Booneville, KY, six brothers; David Combs of Booneville, KY, Letcher and Maxie Combs both of South Lebanon, OH, Willie Dale Combs of Loveland, OH, Oakley Combs of Hamilton, OH, and Chester Combs of Booneville, KY, one sister; Georgia Moyers of Beattyville, KY, his former wife; Henrietta Combs of Booneville, KY, four grandchildren; Darian, Chastity, Blake, and Chase Combs, two great grandchildren; Brynslei and Colton Combs, a special buddy; Virgie Hacker, two family friends; Deb and Cody Whitest Hughes. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Beatrice Abner and one brother-in-law; Martin Abner, Jr. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 1:00PM on Monday, November 4, 2013 with Pastor Terry Sandlin officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at the funeral home. Charlie will be laid to rest in the Esau-Gabbard Cemetery located in the Indian Creek Community of Owsley County, Kentucky. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.