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    Richard Lee Combs

    December 1, 1936 - December 3, 2021

    85, of Indianapolis, passed away December 3, 2021. He was born December 1, 1936 in Washington, IN to the late Albert K. and Pauline C. (Casper) Combs. Richard graduated from Washington Catholic High School and received his Associate’s Degree from Purdue University. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Richard was employed at Naval Avionics for 27 years as a Quality Control Inspector, retiring in 1997. He had previously been employed at P.R. Mallory for five years. He was a devoted member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He enjoyed traveling to Hawaii with Mary and was fond of his pets and doing yardwork and crossword puzzles. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 7243 E. 10th Street. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Mary Catherine (Spaulding) Combs; daughter, Elizabeth Waller, sons, Bradley Combs, Sr., and Roger Combs; brother, Kenneth Combs; grandchildren, Tamara and Cristina Waller, Christopher (Jessica) Combs, Bradley Combs II, Jaylon Combs, Joe (Marissa) Rosemeyer; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters, Carolyn Combs and Betty Moran; brother, Larry Combs; nephew, Michael Moran. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to the Marion County Humane Society. Final care and arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.

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    85, of Indianapolis, passed away December 3, 2021. He was born December 1, 1936 in Washington, IN to the late Albert K. and Pauline C. (Casper) Combs. Richard graduated from Washington Catholic High School and received his Associate’s... View Obituary & Service Information

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