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 PUBLISHED AUGUST 6, 2003

 

Walker B. Halcomb

Aug. 1, 1923 – July 30, 2003

Walker B. Halcomb, 79, of Knightstown died unexpectedly Wednesday, July 30 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1923 in Owslely County, Ky., a son of the late Emerson and Nellie (Minous) Halcomb.

A lifelong farmer, he had farmed in Henry County for many years. Mr. Halcomb previously lived in Metamora and Brookville where he had been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church in Metamora.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Loretta (Thompson) Halcomb; one son, Charles (wife Sharon) Halcomb of Knightstown; one daughter, Wanda (husband Don) Tirey of Vandalia, Ohio; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (wife Peggy) Halcomb of Hagerstown; six sisters, Verna Mae Lessing of Carthage, Winnie Wyatt of Metamora, Dora Sloan of Rushville, Mattie Cecil of Rushville, Myrtle (husband Donald) Diewert of Greensburg, and Lorene Peters of Laurel; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, three brothers, Charles, Carl and Ernest Halcomb; one sister, Cassie Ledbetter; and two infant siblings preceded him in death.

Services were held Saturday, August 2 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service with Rev. Randy Sidwell officiating. Burial was in Glen Cove Cemetery.

Visitation was held at the funeral home Friday, August 1.

 

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