Pastor John R. Combs

Pastor John R. “Jack” Combs, 79, of Baltimore, Ohio , passed away on Sunday, April 3rd, 2016,
at the Pickering House, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on January 10, 1937,
in Lancaster, Ohio.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy (Hand) Combs of 59 years; son, Mitch (Yalonda) Combs of
Mason, Michigan; daughter, Melissa (Dennis) Keller of Baltimore, Ohio; six grandchildren, Eric
Hansley, Nathan (Heather) Bates, Sarah (Wyatt) Borah, Gretchen (Andrew) Brashaw, Abigail
(Michael) Hyatt, and Miguella Combs; sisters, Barbara Combs of Carson City, Michigan and
Judy (Larry) Kiger of Tipp City, Ohio; many great grandchildren; and his four legged companion,
Ziggy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Evelyn Combs; and his brother, Eugene
Combs. Jack was a faithful, loving husband and friend of 59 years to his wife, Peggy (Hand)
Combs and he always had unconditional love for his son and daughter.

At the age of 28, on Easter Sunday of 1965, he gave his life to the Lord. He worked as a millright
at Western Electric for 18 years before entering the ministry in 1977. He served as associate
pastor for 16 years at Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster. While at Faith Memorial Church he
served as the Bus Ministry director and was responsible for bringing thousands of children and
families to church. He later served as senior pastor at churches in Ashville, Wheelersburg, and
Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Pastor Jack retired from full-time ministry from Reynoldsburg Church
of the Nazarene in 2001 and served as a supply pastor for several years until his illness
progressed.

Jack loved sports and the outdoors, spending much of his lifetime hunting, fishing, and golfing,
and was an amazing friend to many people, especially to his life-long friends, Mike LeVeck and
Dan Stires. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his joyful heart, his sincere love for
family and other people, and above all his love for Christ. Until the end of his life, his heartbeat
was still for winning souls to Christ.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday at Gloryland Church of the Nazarene, 3570
Coonpath Rd, Carroll, Ohio 43112, with his son, Mitch Combs officiating. Friends may visit at
Gloryland Church of the Nazarene from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Wednesday and one hour prior to
the church on Thursday. A private graveside service will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Baltimore.

The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Michelle Graham, the
3rd floor nursing staff at FMC, and to the FairHoPe Pickering House and their staff. Donations
can be made to the Gideons International, P.O Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214 or to Gloryland
Church of the Nazarene, PO Box 2554, Lancaster, OH 43130. Arrangements through the Frank
E. Smith Funeral Home, online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com.

He was surrounded at the time of death by his family and loved ones, singing praises to God as
he entered the Gates of Heaven.

Funeral Service

11:00 AM ,Thursday, April 7, 2016
Gloryland Church of the Nazarene
3570 Coonpath Road NW Carroll, OH 43112

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Gloryland Church of the Nazarene
3570 Coonpath Road NW Carroll, OH 43112

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Gloryland Church of the Nazarene
3570 Coonpath Road NW Carroll, OH 43112