IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Larry Alan

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Holcomb

Dec 6, 1943 — Jan 30, 2009

Obituary

Age 65, Edmond - Services will be 2:00 PM Monday at the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rick Nichols, Pastor, Crossings Community Church, Oklahoma City officiating. Mr. Holcomb died Friday at his residence. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Becker Funeral Home. Larry was born in Dallas, Texas, on December 6, 1943 to Johnny and Fern Holcomb. He was raised in Lawton, attended Washington Elementary, Central Junior High, then graduated Lawton High School in 1961. He married Patsy Sheppard on December 2, 1976. During early adulthood, in addition to working and raising a family, he was a lay minister from 1976-1977 for several small churches. He worked for NCR Corp for 31 years and he retired as a Regional Manager in 1993. Shortly after retirement, he re-opened Holcomb Cabinets, originally started by his father. In 2004 he and wife Pat moved to Edmond, OK. He spent his days fly fishing, camping, and spending time with his family. He was known for his attention to detail in every area of his life, from computers, to cabinet making, to tying flies. His quick wit and dry humor would lighten even the most serious situations. He was an all around fantastic husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest pride being his family, and they looked to him as their spiritual leader and advisor. He is survived by his wife Patsy, of the home, and six children: Robert Holcomb of Stillwater, OK; David Dudley and his wife, Shiloh of Weatherford, TX; Laurie Brobst and her husband, Tony of Tulsa, OK; Laura Ousley and her husband, Danny of Edmond, OK; Matt Dudley of Moore, OK, and Amy Alford and her husband, Dave of Lawton, OK.; fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bill. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St. Mailstop 505, Memphis, TN 38105.

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