James Eldridge Combs, Sr.

James Eldridge Combs, Sr.

1917-11-06 1979-06-12
Former Hazard, Ky resident James Eldridge Combs passed award June 12, 1979, in Dayton, Ohio . James was born November 6, 1917, in Hazard, KY , to Simon and Janie Combs. James was a graduate of Kentucky State University and earned a Masters in Education. He was a member of Omega Omega Si Phi Fraternity and a member of the Mason Lodge.
For many years he was an elementary school teacher for Hazard City Schools. In the 1960's he moved his family to Dayton OH, where he taught math and science to 5th and 6th grade students in Dayton Public and Jefferson Twp. Schools, for over 15 years.

James served in the United State Army, during World War II . He and his wife the late Anna Combs were the parents of 5 children. They are survived by daughters:Celestine Combs Holman and Alana Combs. Son james Combs,Jr. ( deceased ) are : Deborah Combs 9/2007 and Ronnie Combs ( 3/3/2008).



*James E. Combs, Sr and Anne Combs
*Danielle Holman-daughter of Celestine Holman
* Deborah Combs
*Ronald Combs

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