William P. Holcomb

William P. Holcomb, 65 of Gibsonburg, died Monday evening in Alvada. He was born on May 26, 1940 in Gibsonburg to David D. and Lucille I. (Smith) Holcomb. Bill was a 1958 graduate of Gibsonburg High School and U.S. Army Veteran serving during peacetime. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Gibsonburg and participated in its Sunday school and Bible Study group. He enjoyed his grandchildrens athletic games and playing on an area mens softball league himself. Bill was a former member of the Toastmasters group and devoted his life to the Lord and tried living by His word.

Surviving are children Jerry Muncy of Fremont, Edwin Muncy of Hillsboro, OH, Charlene Miller of Gibsonburg, Kyle Holcomb of Gibsonburg, Michael Holcomb of Alvada, Holly Worthington of Wayne, 16 grandchildren; brothers David, Richard, George and John of Gibsonburg, Merle of Pemberville, and Mike of Florida. His parents precede him in death.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 21 from 12 Noon until 2 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Gibsonburg. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Fritz Merkes officiating. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery with military rites by the Gibsonburg Post of the American Legion.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to funeral home for the benefit of the family.