Reverend Bill Combs Sr., 91, of Cumberland entered eternal life on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on October 3, 1934 in Perry County to the late Joe and Rebecca Hall Combs. Bill was a minister, dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather and pastor of the Hiram Free Pentecostal Church of God. He had been a minister and pastor for over 65 years. He dedicated his life tirelessly to God and his family.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a son, Bill Combs Jr.; a daughter, Annetta Combs Boggs; a grandson, Gregory Keith Slone; sisters, Maggie Clark, Oma Lewis, Dora Bledsoe, and Georgia Bolin; and two sons-in-law, Greg Boggs and Kenneth Duncum.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Ozie Clark Combs of Cumberland; two daughters, Shirley Birman and husband, Frank, of Lynch; Shiela Duncum of Benham; a sister, Mary Sue Combs of Cumberland; two granddaughters, Kelly (Charlie) Austin and Leslie (Mike) Carmack; two grandsons, Landon Boggs and Ryan Boggs; great-grandchildren, Dylan (Dacey) Cornett; Hailey Austin; Zack Austin; Emily Carmack; and McKenzie (James) Sutton; great-great-grandchildren, Kinnon, Kylan,  and Kylee Cornett; Amelia and Hutson Sutton; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

The family wants to extend a special thank you to the staff of Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital, Hospice of the Bluegrass, the Tri City Funeral Home, his church family and the Hiram Free Pentecostal Church of God.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Tri City Funeral Home beginning at 1 pm until the funeral hour. His funeral service will be at 3 pm with Elder Glenn Cornett and Freddie Terry officiating. Interment will follow at the Peaceful Acres Cemetery at Hiram with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Kinnon and Kylan Cornett.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Reverend Bill Combs.