Raymond Holcombe
1995-01-02Captain Raymond W. Holcombe of Decatur died Monday, January 2, 1995. He was associated with the Dekalb Co. Sheriff Department for over 20 years. Member of Clarkston Masonic Lodge #429 F.&A.M. He is survived by his wife Eugenia V. Holcombe, Decatur, sons Mr. William C. Holcombe, Mr. Christopher W. Holcombe both of Decatur, daughter Mrs. Angela McCullough, Decatur, brother, Mr. William N. Holcombe, Decatur, 1 grandchild, Katharine Ray McCullough, a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Avondale Estates, Interment Dawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 til 9 p.m. Wednesday as A.S. Turner & Sons.
I grew up on the same street with Raymond, Walker Drive. Raymond lived in the house at the corner of Walker and Columbia Dr. two doors up from Judi Kyle and family. Early on he had an interest in law enforcement. While others played ball in the street, Raymond was listing to his police scanner and riding with local officers and learning passion. He was a nice serious boy on a mission.
tribute by Phil WarlickRaymond one of our fellow Avondale folks. He was employed by the DeKalb Sheriff's Office in about 1974-1975. Raymond had open heart surgery later in life, and suffered a terminal heart attack.
tribute by John ClowerRaymond was a good freind. He would come out to the Children's Home and pick us up for a cruse in his car.
tribute by kurt dowd