of Jonesboro, AR
October 22, 1932 - February 17, 2021
Hillard Holcomb, 88, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away February 17, 2021, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Hillard was born October 22, 1932, in Jonesboro, to the late W.O. and Ucille Holcomb. He was a member of the Greensboro Church of Christ and served his country in the United States Navy. Hillard enjoyed fishing, yardwork, building, and traveling.
Hillard was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of sixty-four years, Dona Lucas Holcomb; grandson, Michael Holcomb, and sister, Clara Wolverton.
Left to cherish his memory are son, Rick (Rhonda) Holcomb; daughter, Teresa Holcomb; grandchildren, Paige (Davey) Holcomb-Webb, Sarah (Allan) Holcomb McKenzie, and Holly (John) Gibson; great grandchildren, Madison (Jordan) Holcomb McCormack, Kyland Holcomb, Tyler Holcomb, Ethan Holcomb, Jonathan (Jessica) Gibson, Matthew (Brittany) Gibson, and Bethany Gibson; great-great grandchildren, Jude Gibson and Evelynn Gibson; and sister, Lottie (Randy) Garner.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, February 26, 2021, at Pine Log Cemetery (pavilion) with Brother Terry Joe Kee officiating.
Family will serve as pallbearers and the brothers of the Greensboro Church of Christ will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, https://www.stbernards.info/foundation/donations, in Hillard's honor.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health and observing social distancing guidelines. All attendees must provide and wear masks at the graveside.
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8 Condolence(s)
Fran & Eldon Richardson
Monday, April 12, 2021
So sorry to hear this. We on Mays Road will miss seeing them working in their beautiful yard. Always an inspiration and always ready to visit. Wonderful people.
Linda Foreman
Friday, February 26, 2021
Teresa so sad to hear about your father passing away. You are in my prayers.
Linda (Hodges) Foreman
Morris and Norma Cook
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
To Hillards Children and family,
We are so very sorry to hear that you lost your father. We so enjoyed being with him and being a part of his life. We will miss his Christian fellowship. He was a wonderful friend and brother in Christ. Our prayers on your behalf. Morris and Norma Cook
Patti (Harp) Clark
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
My heart breaks for you all, Hillard was so much a part of our family , I know he is in heaven with his best friend in the whole world , Kenneth Harp, my didi, we hope we will always keep in touch , because your dad, grandpa, touched our hearts so deep, he will forever have a seat in memory of him at our table, we love him and will miss him dearly
Lydia Sipa
Saturday, February 20, 2021
Mr Holcomb was a patient of Dr Grubbs for many years. I manage the clinic and have known Mr Holcomb all that time. He was always so sweet and kind to us all. May he rejoice in heaven with his precious wife. He will be missed. ðŸ™âœï¸
Vickey Baney , Kim Maxwell and Tyler Maxwell
Friday, February 19, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Hillard was a wonderful neighbor for over 50 years. He will surely be greatly missed.
Terry & Debbie Davis
Friday, February 19, 2021
Rick we are thinking of you at this sad time. I never knew how much you looked like your dad. We have so many good memories of you and Rhonda. Love to you and Rhonda and the kids. Prayers for you all at this time Terry & Debbie Davis
1902 ashley st walnut Ridge, ar
Friday, February 19, 2021
So sorry to hear about hillard passing. He was a good man and a dear friend