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Holcombe, Alice K

Holcombe, Alice K

Female 1917 - 2018  (100 years)

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  • Name Holcombe, Alice K 
    Birth 3 Sep 1917  Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Cemetery New Lexington Cemetery, New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    New Lexington Cemetery 
    Address:
    New Lexington Cemetery 
    Death 27 Jun 2018  Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Obituary 30 Jun 2018  Newark, Licking County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Newark Advocate 
    • Decatur, IN - Alice K. Holcombe, Decatur, IN, Age 100, passed away June 27, 2018, at her residence. She was born September 3, 1917, to Charles Reed Holcombe and Nettie L. (Newlon) in Newark Ohio.

      She was preceded in death by brothers, Rev. George (Renna) Holcombe and Prof. Warne C. (Harriet) Holcombe; a sister, Esther Jean Holcombe, and niece Deborah Phillips.

      She is survived by nephews David Holcombe (Jeanine), Cincinnati, OH and Charles (Jen) Holcombe, Cedar Falls, IA; and niece Linda (Barry) Wicks, Ann Arbor, MI - along with many great and great great nieces and nephews.

      Alice served as Library Director for Taylor University from 1946 to 1983, impacting the lives of many generations of students along the way. A devout Methodist, the church played a very important role in her life throughout her journey. She enjoyed a good book, good music - she played the marimba - and numerous good friends.

      Funeral services will be Sunday, July 1, 1:30pm, at Woodcrest Retirement Home, Porter Auditorium, with viewing prior at 12:30pm till time of service.

      Burial will be on Monday, July 2nd in the New Lexington Cemetery, New Lexington, OH.

      Contributions may be made to Woodcrest Nursing Home, 1300 Mercer Avenue, Decatur, 46733.

      Please remember her in your hearts and on the guestbook.
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    Burial 2 Jul 2018  New Lexington, Perry County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    New Lexington Cemetery 
    Oldest Known Ancestors
    Paternal Line: Asher Holcomb,   b. 17 Oct 1798, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Oct 1876, Bearfield Township, Perry County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
    Maternal Line: Nettie L Newlon,   b. 1886, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1961
    Person ID I10838  Family Tree
    Last Modified 1 Jul 2018 

    Father Holcombe, Charles Reed,   b. 30 Nov 1882, Bearfield Township, Perry County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1966, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Newlon, Nettie L,   b. 1886, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1961 (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 8 Jun 1916  Franklin County, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F3651  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart