Raymond R. Combs

October 07, 1914 - December 26, 2013

Raymond R. Combs Obituary

Raymond R. Combs, 99, a native of Nicholasville and Berea passed away on December 26, 2013 in his home. He was born in Pebworth, Kentucky on October 7, 1914, moving to Nicholasville at the age of 9. Ray was a graduate of Nicholasville High School and the University of Kentucky. He served in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War and chose a long successful career with the federal government.

He was preceded by his wife Virginia Nickell Combs in 2011 and is survived by his sister Betti Erny, daughter Raynelle Combs Sarmiento, son David Lisle Combs and grandchildren Kelli Combs Ramey and Kyle David Combs. He will be laid to rest at Camp Nelson National Cemetery with Virginia and with the love and respect of his family and nation.

The family extends its sincere gratitude to Betti Erny for her thoughtful and loving care of our father over the last two years.

Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at Camp Nelson National Cemetery on Jan. 9, 2014, at 12:30 PM.

Funeral Information

Graveside Service Jan. 9, 2014, Camp Nelson National Cemetery 1230 PM

Directions

Cemetery: Map to Camp Nelson