David Thomas Combs

David Thomas Combs (88) passed away on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024. He was born January 9, 1936 to the late Dewey Franklin Combs and Pearl Elizabeth Stone Combs in Wilkes County, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Bill and Sam Combs, his sister: Betty Clodfelter, his first wife: Betty G. Long and special sister-in-law: Joann Kochman. He is survived by his wife: Diane Combs, daughter: Andrea (Mark) Alexander, grandson: David Vestal, granddaughters: Taylor (Clint) Cure, Erin (Mason) Horst, great-granddaughter: Carson Vestal, step-sons: David and Jamie (Julie) Whitaker, and step-grandsons: Hunter and Tanner Whitaker. Mr. Combs was a teacher at Forbush High School until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed gospel music, he played several instruments, and sang on the radio and local area churches with his siblings from an early age. He enjoyed spending time on the lake and once his grandchildren came along the summers were filled with lots of joy and laughter at their Papaws. A service for Mr. Combs will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 5:00pm at Troutman Funeral Home (345 N Main St, Troutman, NC 28166). The family will receive friends before the service from 4:00pm-5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Longtown Methodist Church Backpack Ministries (1416 Longtown Road, Yadkinville, NC 27055).