Obituary of Hoyt W. Combs
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Mr. Hoyt W. Combs, age 75, of Howard Edmisten Road, Sugar Grove, passed away Friday afternoon, March 25, 2016. Born August 25, 1940 in Watauga County, he was a son of the late Albert Clyde and Frances Trivette Combs. Hoyt was a member of Willow Valley Baptist Church. He was a member of Snow Lodge # 363 AF & AM since April 19, 1971, where was also a Past Master. An accomplished musician, Hoyt was a member of several bands, from his first, Valley Mountain Travelers to his last, Leftover Bluegrass, he enjoyed playing music. He started the music sessions at the Mast General Store. He also played in churches and at various community events including Doc Watson Days.
He is survived by three sons, Gerald Combs and wife Marsha of Sugar Grove, Scott Combs of Sugar Grove, and Jeff Combs of Lenoir, two grandchildren, Julie Gilliard and husband Chris of Sugar Grove, Deidre Earp and husband Matt of Mountain City, three great grandchildren, Dale Holman, Gracie Holman and Emalee Gilliard, and one sister, Melissa Jackson and husband Lee of Boone. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Tester Combs, his parents, Albert Clyde and Frances Trivette Combs, and one sister, Rachel Ellen Combs.
Funeral services for Mr. Hoyt Combs will be conducted Monday afternoon March 28 at 2 o�clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Ray Greene and Rev. Derick Wilson. Masonic graveside services will follow at Zionhill Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Willow Valley Baptist Church, in care of Brandon Greer, 436 Clark Swift Road, Vilas, NC 28692 or to Snow Lodge # 363 AF & AM, Local Charities, PO Box 2672, Boone, NC 28607 or to Timbered Ridge Baptist Church, 163 Timbered Ridge Road, Sugar Grove, NC 28679.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 o�clock until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be shared with the Combs family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Combs family.