Lemont Combs Jr.'s Obituary
Lemont Combs Jr., affectionately known as Sonny, fell asleep peacefully on Monday January 25, 2016. He was a loving husband, a great father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born to Lemont Combs, Sr. and Luberta Combs on June 15, 1935 in Kinloch, Mo. Accepting Christ at an early age, he was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church in Tacoma, Washington. Upon graduating from Kinloch, High school, he entered basic training at Shepherd Air Force Base in Texas. He then became a Flight Engineer and flew worldwide before retiring honorably from McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington with the rank of TSgt in 1972. With great pride and honor he served our country for over 20 years.
After retirement, he worked at Boeing for seven years in their security division and earned the rank of Lieutenant. Shortly after, he started his own government contracting service firm, Cobarc Services. Sonny's love of travel, either by air, land or sea took him to many exciting and adventurous places. The thrill of exploring new and interesting places with family and friends was a special delight for him. After returning home from one trip, plans for the next adventure would begin immediately.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He leaves to celebrate his memory a devoted wife of 62 years, Louise Combs, Three daughters, Eve Cofer (Ron) from San Francisco, CA, Anita Clark (Alvin) from Anderson South Carolina and Savea Michele Combs of Tacoma, WA., Four Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and faithful friends.
Memorial services with Air Force Honors will be Wednesday February 3, 2016 11:00 AM at the Mountain View Celebration of Life Center, Aspen Chapel with a reception immediate following in the Willow Room.
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