Willie C. Holcomb

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Monday, March 6, 2017
9:00 to 11:00 A.M.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
Riverwood Memorial Gardens
301 Carnahan Drive
Maumelle, AR  72113
Monday, March 6, 2017
1:00 P.M.
Memorial Contributions
American Heart Association
P.O. Box 841125
Dallas, TX  75284


Amazing Grace Assemblies of God
14018 Todd Rd
North Little Rock, AR  72113
Willie C. HolcombI am a Veteran.

of Maumelle, AR

October 16, 1937 - March 3, 2017

Rev. Willie C. Holcomb, 79, of Maumelle, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. He was born in Guntersville, AL to the late Mary Ridings of Clinton, AR and Thomas Franklin Holcomb of Chattanooga, TN.

Willie served in the US Navy, the US Army National Guard, and the US Army Reserves from 1953 through 1961. He was also a machinist for the Rock Island Railroad and then became an ordained minister for the Assemblies of God.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Mary Annadean ''Ann'' Holcomb; his grandson, Benjamin; and one brother, Norman Holcomb.

Those remaining to cherish his memory include his three children: Thomas Holcomb (Kathy) of East Wenatchee, WA, Dianne Tramel (Larry) of Cabot, AR, and Deborah Branscum of Maumelle, AR; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers: Kenneth Holcomb (JoAnn), David Ridings (Carla), and Ed Ridings (Dee); sister, Carolyn Housley (Randy); sister-in-law, Jane Holcomb; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, March 6, 2017, at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle. The family will receive guests from 9:00-11:00 A.M., Monday at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)224-8300.

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Judy Bury
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, March 9, 2017

Diane and Family,
I am very sorry to have missed attending Mr. Holcomb's graveside service. I know a simple graveside service is all he wanted, as he told me several times. He was such an interesting man to work with, and it was my privilege to have had that chance. Diane, I hope everyone around you takes your dedication to heart, as an example of how to care for a family member, even when he may not have always been so lovable. You, too, Chase.

Linda O'Barr
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Sunday, March 5, 2017

Dianne, Debbie, Josh, Chelsea and to the Holcomb family. I was so sadden to hear about the passing of Brother Willie. He was a very special and remarkable person. When I first meet Brother Willie and Sister Ann they touched my life tremendously. He became a mentor to me over the years while attending Amazing Grace. He taught me a lot about God and inspired me to want to draw closer. He lived what he preached. I would go visit with him occasionally and he would say " want to go to Waffle House and get some coffee." So we would go and talk for hours about God. I'm just sorry I couldn't spend more time with him. I loved them both so much and not only him but Sister Ann too, truly will be missed. I'm thankful God gave us memories for theirs will live in my heart forever. Prayers goes to you and your family and I pray God will comfort and give you peace.