Mr. Willis Meryl Holcomb

February 21, 1943 - April 30, 2018

Willis Meryl Holcomb, 75, of Blytheville, died Monday, April 30, 2018. He was born February 21, 1943 in Houston, Texas. Willis was a truck driver for over 30 years and got along with anyone who crossed his path. He was the type of man that never met a stranger. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing trips, cookouts, and loved music. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who wanted his children to be safe and happy. Willis was proud of all his kids, he adored every one of them. He was a very loving, generous, happy, and outgoing man, and touched a lot of lives. Willis was preceded in death by his parents David Meryl and Dorothy Pearl (Kipp) Holcomb, one son Richard Holcomb, one daughter Annette Holcomb, two brothers Robert Lloyd Holcomb and Luther Lee Holcomb. He is survived by six children Junior Willis Meryl Holcomb of California, Diane Sanchez of Cloverleaf, Texas, Sharon Jaramillo of Donna, Texas, Melissa Sosa of Blytheville, Arkansas, Willis Meryl Holcomb of Canton, Georgia, and Cindy Kay Bell of Mercedes, Texas; Eight siblings Herman Holcomb of Georgia, Etta Ponder of San Antonio, Texas, Ross Holcomb of Dayton, Texas, Marla Holcomb of Channel View, Texas, Curtis Holcomb of Baytown, Texas, Mary Alice Holcomb of Highland, Texas, and Donnie Holcomb of Dayton, Texas. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.Tri-CityLLC.com The family requests donations for final expenses in lieu of flowers. Checks can be mailed to Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home, PO Box 386, Manila, Arkansas 72442.