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Glendon Ed Combs was born in Seminole County, Okla., on January 8, 1924, to Ed and Bessie Combs. He married Mary Juanita Strickland June 6, 1946, in Norman, Okla. They had one son Danny Combs on February 22, 1947.
He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Rockingham and also in the Korean conflict. He retired from Shawnee Fire Department where he served as the first Fire Marshal in Shawnee. He also served as county commissioner for District 3.
He spent much of his life involved in numerous volunteer activities. He was charter president of Diamond K Kiwanis, received a National Community Service award from Chapter 2654 American Association of Retired Persons, member of Silver Haired Legislature, served as director of United Way and COEDD (A Regional Council of Government), Cub scoutmaster and Scout Merit badge master for 20 years and was a member of Central Church of Christ where he was active in many areas of the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Danny Combs, two brothers William Kenneth Combs, Billy Joe Combs.
He is survived by one sister Patricia Copeland, sisters-in-law Bertha Combs Akin, Sue Strickland, several nieces, nephews and several great, great-great and great-great-great-nieces and -nephews
Viewing was held Monday, November 25, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m. at Walker Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Walker Funeral Chapel.
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