In addition to spending time with family, Jerry loved fishing, racing, golf, and enjoyed working. He worked for many years for Acipco, Citation Corp., and Reno Refractories. Jerry also loved God and wanted to spread the message that "God is Absolutely Good."
Jerry leaves behind his wife, Donna Jean Barnett Holcombe, daughter Roxanne Sanderson (Dale), grandson Luke Sanderson, brothers Steve Holcombe, Phillip Holcombe (Donna), and Keith Holcombe, sister Connie Dennis, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Connice and Colleen Holcombe, brothers Mike Holcombe and Bruce Holcombe, and sister Cindy Brady.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Mount Olive Cemetery, Mount Olive, Alabama.