Edgar Combs

Edgar Frank Combs was born 22 Oct 1925, in Dodge City, Kansas to Rufus Edgar Combs and Olive Ruth Starkey Combs. In 1927, his mother, Olive Ruth, died in childbirth, when Ed was two years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Edgar Combs, Mamie McNutt Combs, brothers Paul Combs, Jay Combs, sisters Janelle Combs O'Keefe, and Joyce Combs Dillon. Twin sons also preceded him in death, Donald Combs (at birth) and Daniel Combs, 2014 and a grandson, Benjamin Combs, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Emily, his son Dan's wife, Linda McGinn-Combs, and his grandson Coley and wife, Shannon McGinn, great-grandson, Justin and wife, Abbey McGinn, great-great-grandchildren, Angelo McGinn, and Conner McGinn, great-grandson, Cody McGinn, and great-granddaughter, Destiny McGinn. He is survived by his grandson Demian Combs, granddaughter Caitreona and her husband, BJ Albers, and great-grandchildren, Tyler Combs, Annelise Albers, and Danielle Albers. He is survived by his son, Paul and his wife, Carolyn Combs and their family, Sarah and husband Brett Goodman, and great-grandson, Samuel Zebell, Hannah Combs, Rebekah and husband Abraham Christensen, and great-grandson, Alister Christenson. He is survived by his son Timothy and his wife, Karen Combs and their family, Alyssa Combs and Hilarie and husband, J.D. Maloney. And he is survived by his daughter, Anna and her husband, Thomas Payne and their family, Thomas Payne, Anna and husband, Jason LaMar, and great-grandson, Malachi LaMar, and Jennifer Payne. Edgar Frank did not enjoy school as a boy, but he did love hunting and fishing on the ranch. When he was 13 years old, his father, Rufus, and step-mother, Mamie Combs, moved to Rosepine, LA. He graduated from high school there and enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the Marianna Islands until he was honorably discharged in 1945. Edgar Frank worked for his father on a ranch until shortly after marriage. After attending Ozark Bible College he preached at various churches in Kansas, Indiana, and Oklahoma. Later he joined his brother, Jay, in the Combs Automotive Company in Dodge City KS. From there he moved his family to Collinsville IL and worked with AVSCOM in Saint Louis MO. Edgar Combs retired and moved to Rogers AR with Emily after all their children graduated from high school. He was active in Rogers Christian Church during the 38 years he lived there. His love for electronics gradually moved from ham radio in the 60's to television repair to computer repair and tinkering. In 2012, Edgar Frank Combs was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. Edgar and his wife moved to Champaign, IL to be near to their son, Timothy. Edgar Frank had many gifts and abilities doing the work of an electrician, plumber, and mechanic. He often had a screwdriver, flashlight, and pliers in his pockets to get ready for another project. He experimented with hydrogen power in the Collinsville basement, announcing that a 'smoke test' was imminent. Antennas became family projects in the 60's. Edgar Frank taught his sons to raise antennas on the roof in 40 mph winds that swept across the Dodge City area. These antennas connected them to the ham radio and television world. Grandpa Ed relished time with all his grandchildren. He was considered a church Grandpa to many of the young people at RCC. Edgar Frank lived a life of gentle service for others, behind the scenes. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday March 30, at Windsor Road Christian Church 2501 Windsor Rd, Champaign, IL. 61822 at 11:30am. Visitation will be held prior from 10-11:30. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery 1803 N Coler Ave, Urbana, IL.61801 Please join Ed's family in sharing memories, photos and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Visitation Mar 30, 2018 Friday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Windsor Road Christian Church 2501 Windsor Rd. Champaign, Illinois 61822 Service Mar 30, 2018 Friday, 11:30 AM Windsor Road Christian Church 2501 Windsor Rd. Champaign, Illinois 61822 Final Resting Place Woodlawn Cemetery - Urbana 1803 N. Coler Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61801