Larry Gene Combs,70, passed away on July 26,2022, at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, AR., after a brief illness. He was born October 18, 1951 to Frank and Wanda (Rose) Combs in Fayetteville, AR.
He attended Fayetteville Public Schools (Class of 1970) and the University of Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Combs; his grandparents Charlie and Mae Rose and C C and Elizabeth Combs; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, I V “Doc” and Neala Stahl.
He is survived by his mother Wanda Combs; his wife Elizabeth “Libby” Combs; son and daughter-in-law Mel and Laura Combs; daughter and son-in-law Shannon and Aaron Nickell; grandchildren Dane Nickell, Knox Combs, Kennedy Combs, Keaton Combs, Sophia Nickell, and Olivia Nickell; his brother and his wife, Allen and Linda Combs all of Fayetteville. He is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, an aunt, and many good friends.
He was an amazing, kind-hearted, compassionate, gentle, loving person who was loved deeply by his family and will be truly missed.
Cremation will be under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel. A celebration of his life will be scheduled and announced at a future date.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make charitable donations to the food bank, homeless shelter or animal shelter of your choice.
Larry was not just my cousin but my very good friend.
He was one year ahead of me all the way through school. We did the teenage rites of passage together, such as circling the VicMon, and double dating.
I was so proud of his athletic achievements, being one of his biggest fans cheering him on during football and basketball season.
My heart goes out to Aunt Wanda, Libby and all their loved ones.
Dear Combs Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Knowing Larry, and this family, has been a blessing to us. Our Condolences, Bill and Sharon May
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry will be missed by many.
Libby, Wanda and Allen and family,
I’m so sorry.
Larry was a very special man.
He made this world a better place.
Your in my prayers. 🙏🏼
Dwight
My heart is breaking for all ofyou. He was such a wonderful man.
Libby, Shannon and family, I’m sorry for you. I love Larry! I remember him peering at me over his glasses while waiting on paperwork, sitting there with his long lanky legs crossed, telling dry jokes and being a good man! My thoughts are with you all. Xoxo
So sorry to hear this. May the Lord comfort you. I went to school with Larry and lived by his parents for years. He will be missed
I’m so sorry, Libby, for your loss.
Larry was a bright and shiny soul, growing up he was such a fun and loving cousin at Grandma Rose’s family dinner table. I have such wonderful memories of him as a young child, he use to give me piggy back rides around the yard and make me laugh talking like Donald Duck. He had such a funny dry sense of humor, he loved his family passionately, everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him or being related to him knew how truly special he was. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives and the world was a better place with him in it. Aunt Wanda, Libby, Shannon, Mel and family please know he is up in heaven watching over you 😇
I’m sending you all our love and prayers ❤️
Kathy Rose Mastalerz, Hayley Ellis, Justin Parker, Sally Rose
So sorry for your loss . 🙏🏻
So very sorry for the family, I know Larry will be missed! An old friend of Frank and Allen! Van Jay !
I didn’t know him until later in his life but what I knew was a gentle man, so patient and kind, he would roll his eyes at his wife and then do exactly what she was asking. The grand babies had him wrapped around their fingers from the start! He was the #1 behind the scenes guy working his tail off at more Project Graduation events than I can count. The love he had for his wife, children, and especially his grand babies was obvious to anyone who knew him at all!
I’m so sorry Libby and Shannon, I know he leaves a hole in your hearts that can never be filled!
Sending prayers for all!!
Love, Carol Ellison
Carol Ellison, he always smiled when he rolled his eyes and they twinkled too! ❤️
Larry was such a loving person, who I didn’t have the opportunity to know for a long time, but the short amount of time we did know him, he provided a wonderful example of a general all around great human. Ms. Libby I know he sure loved his family and he will be missed dearly!
Lobby and family, you are in my thoughts during g this time. I remember Larry as being quiet with a dry sense of humor. I know he adored his grandchildren and remember many times seeing he and Dane together.
*Libby
So sorry for your loss Shannon and Aaron! You both are in my prayers!
Libby, I’m remembering my many great conversations with Larry in all the years of cutting his hair. So sorry for your loss, thinking of you,Mel and Shannon.
Dear Libby and Family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Libby,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I know Larry was the love of your life
God will help carry u through this.
He is at peace and in no pain
Love you