Descendants of William (The Immigrant) Holcombe - Cemetarian

the U.S. Navy. He had joined the U.S. Naval Reserve on July 26, 1945. He began his naval career at the
San Diego Naval Training Center in September , 1945. From that point on he served on various types
of ships , including Submarines, on land installations in the continental U. S. and overseas and also in
Aircraft. Married in Bellmore , Long Island to a Miss Virginia Ruth Brem on May 7, 1949, had a son,
James Allen, born in Freeport, New York on March 8, 1950, was advanced to Chief Petty Officer in
July, 1961 while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia and was Commissioned an Ensign in the U. S. Navy in
November, 1962 while stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He was advanced to Lt. Commander in
December, 1972 while stationed in Naples , Italy, Retired as a Lt. Commander on March 1, 1975 while
still stationed in Naples , Italy. Returned to the U.S. in 1975 and in June , 1979 bought an Amoco
Service stationed and kept it until September, 1994 when he sold it and fully retired. Bought a new
house in August , 1985 at 1937 Grayfalcon Drive, Norfolk, Virginia and continues to live there at
present which is 1997. Had a quadruple heart by-pass in January , 1996, a very mild stroke in January
, 1997 and Bells Palsey April, 1997. Bowls in a retired Officers and Wives bowling league, and is an
ardent Golfer shooting in the 80's when he can get out.
Lt. Commander B.J. Holcomb, USN Ret., 75 of Norfolk, Virginia passed away January 14, 2003 in his
home.
A native of Trent, Texas, raised in Borger, Texas, LCDR Holcomb retired from the United States Navy
after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Seaboard Lodge No. 56 in
Portsmouth, Virginia.
He is survived by two brothers, James Allen Holcomb of Pampa, Texas and Kenneth Laroy Holcomb of
Trinity, Texas and two grandchildren Penelope Anne Holcomb and Michael James Holcomb both of
Spain. He is also survived by a sister in law Judy Muller of Long Island, New York and a host of nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia (Ginny) Ruth Holcomb, a son CTIC
James Allen Holcomb U.S.N., parents, Ben and Bennie Holcomb and a brother Roger Crowson
Holcomb
A graveside service will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery with date to be announced at a
later time. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Chapel in
Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday January 16, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. Graveside services are set for Billy John
Holcomb on February 10, 2003 at 9:00 a.m.
More About LCDR Billy John Holcomb:
Burial: February 10, 2003, Arlington Natl Cemetary
Fact 1: September 27, 1927, Born in Trent, Texas
Fact 2: January 1945, Graduated Borger High School
Fact 3: January 1945, Entered West Texas State Teachers College
Fact 4: July 26, 1945, Enlisted in the U.S. Navy
Fact 5: May 07, 1949, Married to Virginia R. Brem in New York
Fact 6: March 08, 1950, Son, James Allen, was born
Fact 7: July 1961, Advanced to Chief Petty Officer
Fact 8: November 1962, Commisioned an Officer in U.S. Navy
Fact 9: December 1972, Advanced to Lt. Commander USN
Fact 10: March 01, 1975, Retired from U.S. Navy as Lt. Cmdr.
Fact 11: June 19, 1979, Bought Amoco Service station
Fact 12: September 30, 1994, Sold Station and retired.
Medical Information: By-pass operation January 1996. Mild Stroke in Jan. 1997. Bells Palsey in April,
1997. Has Diabetes Type II. Takes Diabeta for Diabetes and Lopressor for Blood Pressure. Had a
Physical in Feb. 1998.
More About Billy Holcomb and Virginia Brem:
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Child of Billy Holcomb and Virginia Brem is:
+ 272 i. CTIC James Allen 26 Holcomb, born March 08, 1950 in Freeport, New York; died August 25, 1996 in .
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