Jacie Combs, Jr. age 95 of Gatesville, Texas passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at his home in Gatesville.  He was born June 27, 1928, in Guerrant, KY to the late Goley and Adina Combs.  In 1970, Jacie married Carole Troutman in Bay Minette, Alabama.  Later, Jacie and his family lived in Cable, Ohio for many years until they retired in Gatesville, Texas.  He drove a semi-truck for several companies starting in the early 1950’s.  Jacie was a 32^nd Degree Mason and a member of the Shrine and Scottish Rite.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Goley & Adina Combs; Daughters: Flossie Combs (infant), Joyce Ann Combs (infant), and Golden Ferguson and husband, Larry:  Sisters, Myrtle Fugate and husband, Pearl, Minnie Belle Bennett, and Edna Mae Moore: Brothers, Levi “Bud” Combs, Luther Ray Combs, Gary Combs, and James Combs.

Jacie is survived by his wife, Carole Combs.   Children: Pauline Deaton, Pearl Combs, Gary Wayne Combs,  Carolyn (Robert) Harner, and Robert (Amy)  Combs:  Sisters: Flossie Stamper, Ollie Williams, and Rose Cole: Brothers, Floyd Combs, Gene Combs, Homer Combs:  Fourteen grandchildren: Randall (Shelagh) Deaton, Marcia  (Colin) Adams,  Brittany (Tyrone) Blaize,  Bailey Harner,  Brianna Harner,  Brooklyn (Skyler)  Brown, Brittanie (Jody) Barnett, Sidney (Spencer) Underwood,  Savanna Combs,  Dustin Combs, Karen Ferguson,  William Ferguson,  Joshua Ferguson, and Misty Combs; numerous great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel.  Masonic Rites to be observed.  Burial in the Crockettsville Cemetery, Highway 315, Booneville, KY with Albert Little officiating.   Visitation will begin at Noon until time of service.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dementia Society of America, at https://www.dementiasociety.org