Jerry E. Combs

Jerry E. Combs, age 59 years, of Elkins, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was born in Fayetteville to parents Elbert C. Combs and Clara (Stufflebeam) Combs. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim Combs; and is now reunited with his beloved wife, Janet. Jerry and Janet were avid gardeners and loved the outdoors. Janet was known for her big, beautiful hydrangeas. Now they are cultivating their garden together in Heaven! Jerry is survived by his children, Jason Combs and wife, Erica, of Spring, Texas, Jeremy Combs and wife, Goar Akopyan, of Houston, Texas; daughter, Jamie Fore and fiance, Philip West, of Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren, Sofia, Elijah and Olivia Combs of Spring, Texas, Gabriel Combs of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Janet Mane Combs of Houston, Texas, and Megan West of Columbia, S.C.; two sisters, Elberta Swan and husband, Hugo, of Victoria, Texas, and Carmen Schweitzer and husband, Tom, of Lowell, Ark. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at the Patrick Community Church, with burial to follow in Patrick Cemetery. The Rev. Don George will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or The Healing Garden, c/o Highlands Oncology Group, 3232 N. North Hills Blvd., Fayetteville, AR 72703. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.nelsonberna.com.