Edward E. Holcomb, 89

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Edward Earnest Holcomb, 89, of Hillsboro, died on Thursday, March 3, 2022, peacefully at his home with loved ones around him.

A private graveside service will be held at Wares Grove Cemetery, per his wishes. Bass Patton Dean Funeral Home of Hillsboro is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mr. Holcomb was born on June 28, 1932, to Frances Norvell and Earnest Holcomb. On March 15, 1952, he married Marian Stone. He has rejoined her now and has always wanted to since she left him. He always said she made his life wonderful. The couple went on to have one child, although Mr. Holcomb was a loving father-figure to many. His daughter knows how lucky she was that he was hers.

Mr. Holcomb was a hard-working farmer and ran a newsstand with his wife in Hillsboro. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, handicapping horses, savoring sweets and coffee, teasing and making his grandkids laugh, playing cards with friends at the Moose Lodge and going on long country drives.

Mr. Holcomb is survived by his daughter, Donna (Jerry) Ekiss; granddaughters, Susanne (Graham) Osmonson and Dana (Matt) Huff; and four great-grandchildren, all of Springfield; two brothers, Bruce and Joe (Maria Teresa) Holcomb; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.

He was predeceased by his parents; and wife.

Memorials may be directed to the Hillsboro Moose Lodge #1377 in Mr. Holcomb’s name. Condolences may be left online at www.basspattondeanfh.com.