Barry Lynn Holcomb, age 70, of Tampa, FL. passed away on Friday March 6, 2020. He was raised in LaGrange, IN. Barry served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years, attaining the rank of Sergeant, after which he was honorably discharged. After his time in the military, he was an employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 35 years. He was an elite marathon runner for 25 years, competing in the Boston, New York, and Chicago marathons, along with countless local races. He was ranked 209th in the country for his marathon time of 2:25:11 in 1981.
He enjoyed collecting guitars, going on road trips for family summer vacations, working in his yard, and staying active. He took his run and did 100 push-ups and sit-ups every morning, and loved going to the coffee shop afterward. Throughout his life, every stranger he met quickly became a friend.
Barry was born on September 16, 1949 in Sturgis, MI., to Robert Paul Holcomb and Frances (Shipe) Holcomb. Barry was married to the late Virginia Spowart, with whom he had a son, John, and Stepdaughter, Elizabeth.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Ellen Holcomb of Tampa, FL., his mother, Frances Malone of Angola, IN., brother, Robert (Rosemary) Holcomb of Fort Gibson, OK., a sister, Debra (Mark) Pontecorvo of Angola, IN., a son, John (Alissa) Holcomb of Zephyrhills, FL., stepdaughters Elizabeth (Aaron) White of Tampa, FL., and Ivy (Matthew) Ford of New York, NY; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Holocomb, and stepfather, Wayne Malone.
Visitation will be Monday March 23, 2020 from 10 - Noon at Blount & Curry Terrace Oaks Chapel.
A Private Family burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery with full military honors.
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