PHONE: (972) 562-2601 James Edward Holcomb September 18, 1932 - March 26, 2011 James Edward Holcomb, age 78 of Frisco, Texas passed away on March 26, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18, 1932 in Crenshaw, Mississippi to Sam and Ada (Harvey) Holcomb. Jim graduated from Ferriday High School in Ferriday, Louisiana going on to attend LSU, LA Tech University and Northwestern State University. He served his country in the United States Air Force as a Maintenance Tech and Inspector (Bombers and Mapping Reconnaissance Aircraft. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars and retired having attained the rank of Master Sergeant after 20 years service. After leaving the service he went on to work as a Self-Employed contractor for 13 years. Jim was very active in a Volunteer capacity including VFW; Shriners; Frisco Fire Department; Scottish Rite Hospital; Masons and was a member of the NRA. Jim is survived by his wife, Claudia Faye Holcomb of Frisco, Texas; daughters, Janice Marie Rose of White Hall, Arkansas, Laurie Faye Vining of Frisco, Texas; grandson, James Samuel Rose of White Hall, Arkansas and his granddaughter, Ashley Elizabeth Vining of Frisco, Texas. The family will receive friends at a Visitation to be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Frisco beginning at 6:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas with Pastor Ralph Ehern officiating. A Private Burial will be held at a later date at DFW National Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in James s name to VFW, Post 8273 Frisco Post, PO Box 2848, Frisco TX 75034. Please mark that the donation is for Wounded Veterans. Memorials Faye,I'm sorry to hear about Jim. I have lots of memories of him in the Airforce as a fellow photomapper and Hiram operator. We served together in a lot of different countries and we shared a lot of good times and bad times but Jim
was always supportive and he never lost his sense of humor. So sorry for our loss. LOU FRYE, APRIL 12, 2011 Faye, Janice, and Laurie: I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of spending the night at the Holcomb house with Laurie both in Town South and in Niceville,FL. I remember Jim's wonderful since of humor. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Laura McNeill Lynch LAURA MCNEILL, APRIL 4, 2011 Faye, All our best wishes. Jim was a great individual and his death is a great loss. Edgar and Rita Aalford EDGAR L ALFORD, APRIL 1, 2011 Faye and your family, I feel your grief and sorrow. Jim was an outstanding individual and I (we) were lucky to call him a friend. Thank you and Jim for being second parents to our daughter, she misses him and her dad so much. EDITH BROCKETT, MARCH 31, 2011 Janice, Mitch, and James Our thoughts and prayers are with you. NANCY AND MARC OUDIN, MARCH 30, 2011 One word comes to me "indomitable"..can't imagine him every being defeatd, he inspired victory. He challenged you to accomplish the task at hand.. He was full of good works and deeds. "The measure of a life, after all, is not its "duration" but its "donation". He will be missed, because his donation was a gift not only to his family but to others. I'm glad I was one of the others. Love, Betty Madray BETTY JEAN MADRAY, MARCH 30, 2011 Rest in peace James. No one deserves it more. We will miss you. BOB AND BETTY JO KING, MARCH 29, 2011 Faye, our prayers are with you and your family and with Jim as he passes over. He was a gentleman, an Air Force buddy, and a true friend for some sixty years. We will all miss him. CLETE AND EILEEN ISBELL, MARCH 29, 2011 Faye and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in my heart
and prayers. love, Judy JUDY SHANKS, MARCH 29, 2011 I have a deep and abiding love for my friend, mentor and "Jim-Dad". I will miss knowing that you are there when I need advice or just a chat. I know you are walking on streets of gold now, and that Dad was there to greet you into heaven. LORI BROCKETT-GONZALEZ, MARCH 29, 2011 Jim was always so good natured and full of humor. His involvement with the Frisco Police Department is cherished. He was a great patroit. GLYNDA COVINGTON, MARCH 29, 2011 Jim was a true friend. A person you could count on in a time of need. He was always willing to give you his opinion if you ask for it. I will miss his phone calls that let me know he was there if I needed him. He will be missed by me. TOMMY THOMAS, MARCH 29, 2011 Faye, you and Jim are in our hearts and minds. We will always remember the great times we shared in Stone Oak. Be well and be strong and may God's Blessings flow through you and to your family. TERRY & MICKIE HOOKSTRA, MARCH 29, 2011 Uncle Jim I will miss you and all the times you called and talk to me when I needed someone to listen. I would never give a million dollars for my trip in November, it was worth everything to me. I'm glad you were like my Dad I love you. Annette ANNETTE MADRAY METTS, MARCH 29, 2011 My thoughts are with you. Love, Terri and Mike TERRI M ROSS, MARCH 29, 2011 Jim was a very nice man as is his wife. I enjoyed being with them on the Gain Riders trips. He was so much fun. We will all miss him. Ginny VIRGINIA (GINNY) L. FREEMAN, MARCH 29, 2011 So sad to hear of Mr. Holcomb's passing! He was a true American Hero. I met him (and his wife)at a CERT class in the City of Frisco. Wonderful couple full of love and life!
RICK AND STEPHANIE PERRY, MARCH 29, 2011 Thank you for forwarding this information to me. I am out of town - have been away for several weeks. You know I do cruising and teach bridge. You are certainly in my prayers and may God bless you and help you to weather this sad time in your lives. All my love and regards, Anne ANNE BRADLEY BRECHTELSBAUER, MARCH 29, 2011 Faye, You and Jim will always be a part of our memories. We will always cherish the good times we shared, both through our work together and our personal times over the years. Our prayers and love are with you and your family as we remember this wonderful, good-natured friend that was Jim. Our love, Mal and Marsha MAL & MARSHA KNOPF, MARCH 29, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers remain with Faye, Laurie and Janice. We will always have a special place in our heart for Jim. He was a dear friend and am thankful that God allowed our paths to be shared together. BUDDY & EVELYN ESTES, MARCH 28, 2011 We'll miss you, Jim, our dear friend. We shared many good times working at Harris. It would have been an honor to have served with you in the Air Force. FRANKLIN AND NORAH FASS, MARCH 28, 2011 With our Deepest Sympathy. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim will be greatly missed. GARY AND PATSY CARTER, MARCH 28, 2011 Jim was a good friend. He was my boss in Viet Nam and, at a critical crossroads in my life, he directed me toward the high road. What I learned from Jim was for life. I salute you, Jim, and I thank you. RAY STROUD, MARCH 28, 2011 We just wanted to let you know that you are in our hearts and prayers. We have been praying for you and will continue to do so. Heaven has a very special group waiting for us. I wish we could be there with you now but remember we are with you in spirit and send you all of our love and prayers. Jim's write up was very nice and I know that he would be proud of it.
KATHY PURCELL, MARCH 28, 2011 Aunt Faye, Janice and Laurie, so sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. Will keep all of you in my prayers. DEE-ANN STEPHENS, MARCH 28, 2011 So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He was a friendly neighbor who was great at keeping in touch. I know he cared deeply for his family and friends and spoke often of his family in Frisco. We will keep him in our prayers. Our condolences to Faye and the Holcomb family. Jodi and Jack Aenchbacher JODI AND JACK AENCHBACHER, MARCH 28, 2011 My condolences from Ronnie, Gil and Julie Aldous. JULIANA ALDOUS, MARCH 28, 2011 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972) 562-2601