Ronald D Combs

He departed his earthly life and returned to his Heavenly Father on June 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family in his childhood home. He is preceded in death by his parents Carlson and Sylvia Combs (Cox), his sister-in-law Kym Combs and a host of Aunts and Uncles whom he loved dearly.

Ron was the proud father of Tarra Jean Snipp(Nathan) and Ronald Dale Combs Jr.(Lauren). His grandchildren were known to be his pride and joys; Carly Jean Snipp whom he called his Sunshine, Miles Anthony Snipp and Ronald Dale Combs III “Tripp”. He had several titles throughout his life but Papaw was the greatest one of all. Later in life Ron could be found on the sidelines supporting his grandchildren in any and every sport they played. He will always be their biggest fan!

Family was the center of his life. The middle of three brothers; older brother Mike Combs and little brother Garry Combs; His favorite niece, as he often reminded her, Katherine Jean Craven(Michael).

Ron had a love for basketball that started in junior high and carried on into high school. He graduated from Iroquois High School in 1976. His chosen career path was being a Trucker Driver until he retired after 36+ years of service. It was well known that he had a love for speed and anything with wheels. A few of those cherished rides were his 1978 LTD 1000 Kawasaki motorcycle, his 1965 Chevelle could be found racing around any oval track in Kentuckiana in the late 70’s and early 80’s, and lastly his 66 Fairlane GT that he rebuilt with his son Ronnie. He was a member of the Chicken Eaters Car Club and enjoyed countless hours attending local car shows with family and life long friends. Ron was an avid NASCAR fan and could be found on any given Sunday watching the race. He even attended several races in person.

To know Ron was a blessing. He was a friend for life. It’s been said that he is his Mothers son as they were cut from the same cloth. Ron was hardworking, loyal, mild yet quick tempered when defending his loved ones, accepting of ALL people, and he never met a stranger. Ron had a huge heart and his love was always unconditional.

Visitation for Ron will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm continuing on Friday, June 21,2024 at 10:00 am at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, Kentucky 40218. A celebration of life and burial will follow starting at 1:00pm in the chapel.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate in his honor to Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research or Angels in Disguise charity