James Edward Holcomb, Sr.

Jim was born to his parents Orla Leroy and Evelyn Mae (Garey) Holcomb, Sr. in Bradner, Wood Co., OH on Nov. 13, 1931. On June 10, 1950, Jim married the love of his life Joyce Ann Smith at the Shiloh United Methodist Church in Helena.

Jim was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gibsonburg, a member of the Gibsonburg Class of 1949, a former volunteer fireman in Helena, OH, a 1992 retiree of Pfizer and the former Brush Wellman, Materion as well as a 50+ years member of the Gibsonburg Masonic Lodge #575.

Surviving him are children Gary (Kathy) of Southfield, MI, Allen (Vickie Jo) of Fremont, Debra (John) Tate of Fostoria, James E. “Jamie”, Jr. (Shelley) of Clyde and Kevin (Becky) of Port Clinton; 26 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; brother Orla “Skip” (Donna) Holcomb, Jr. of Niles, MI; brother-in-law Richard Smith; sister-in-laws Carol (Alton) Bouldin, Nona and Kathleen Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

James is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce who passed Sept. 14, 2004 and his loving parents Olra Sr. on Aug. 29, 1979 and Evelyn on Mar. 14, 1990.

Visitation will be on Thurs., June 9, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Herman-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg, where Funeral Services will be Fri., June 10, 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Max Ulderich officiating.

Burial will be at Bradner Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church, Gibsonburg, or to the donor's choice.