Marlyn “Hawk” Wayne Holcombe, a resident of Gardendale, Alabama, was born in Holly Pond, Alabama on October 17, 1938 and he passed away from his earthly home and joined Joyce, his wife of 60 years in their heavenly home on April 6, 2018 at the age of 79. Marlyn served our country in the United States Army and he retired from the UAB Police department after more than 30 years of service, where he received many awards and honors.
Marlyn was preceded in death by his parents, Nila and Frank Holcombe; his loving wife of 60 years, Lucille Joyce Holcombe; and a sister, Marie Burgess.
Marlyn is survived and dearly loved by his sister, Faye Gregg; sister-in-law, Patricia Beasley; many nieces, nephews and friends and his “fur baby” and constant companion, Buffy.
Services will be held on Monday, April 9, 2018 with a visitation at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel from 10:00am until 11:00am followed by a graveside service at 12:00 noon at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery on County Road 1714, Holly Pond, Alabama.