Jim D. Combs, age 71, of Jackson, KY passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY.  He was born May 12, 1955, in Middletown, OH and was the son of the late Delmer and Rose Combs.  He was preceded also in death by step granddaughter:  Callie Marie Strong and sister: Barbara Ratliff.

He is survived by wife: Charlene Whitely Combs of Jackson, KY.  One son: Jimmie Roy Combs of CA.  Two daughters:  Amber Rose (Daniel) Sewell and Kerri (Michael) Hollingsworth both of Chesapeake, OH.  One sister: Pam Butler and Ader, of Jackson, KY.   Three grandchildren:  Asher Sewell, Jessie Hollingsworth, and Juniper Hollingsworth.  Step grandchildren:  Gage Strong, Makaylie Whitely, Gavin Whitely, Luscious Strong and Leah Whitely.  He is also survived by a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel.   Visitation will begin at 11:00 am Monday until time of service.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, family requests any donations be made to the funeral home.