Donald Waif Combs, son of Everett Waif and Rosa Ellen Combs, was born May 21, 1935 at Couch, Missouri. He departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on November 19, 2020 at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 29 days. He graduated from Alton High School at age 16.
On March 10, 1956, he was united in marriage to Alice Gay Case at her parent’s home at Myrtle, Missouri. To this union three sons were born: Randall, Kendall and Michael.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Davie, Ralph, Clifford, Lawrence and Russell Combs; and three sisters, Leona Combs, Viola Strain and Vesta Sanders.
Donald is survived by his wife Gay of 64 years of the home in West Plains, Missouri; three sons, Randall Combs and wife Beckie of Alton, Missouri, Kendall Combs and wife Pat of Branson, Missouri, and Michael Combs and wife Sandy of Branson, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Ashley Stiles and husband Brett of Springfield, Missouri, Austin Combs of Alton, Missouri, Chris Combs and wife Molly of Rogersville, Missouri, Craig Combs and wife Bess, Carolyn Clark and husband Aaron, Kayli Price and husband Dustin, Kelsey Howerton and husband Jared, all of Branson, Missouri; twenty great grandchildren; other relatives; and a host of friends.
He started his career in banking at the Bank of Thayer where he worked for more that 12 years. He started as a bank teller and was promoted though the years to CEO. In 1973 he accepted the position as president and CEO of the Bank of Grandin in Grandin, Missouri and continued working there until he retired in 2004. He remained chairman of the board of directors of the Bank of Grandin for many years. He served on the board of directors at Alton Bank since 1988 when his family purchased the Alton Bank. Donald and his family purchased the First Community Bank of the Ozarks in 2012 where he served on the board of directors.
After retirement he and Gay moved to West Plains, Missouri. Donald loved spending time hunting and fishing. His sons and grandsons would take him on fishing and sight-seeing trips to different states for many years.
Donald enjoyed having all of his family together at the holidays and watching his grandchildren playing in sports, especially basketball,
He accepted Jesus as his Savior at the age of 25 and lived a good Christian life. He taught Sunday school at First Baptist Church in Ellsinore for may years. After moving to West Plains, he joined the United Free Will Baptist Church and was a dedicated member.
Donald will be remembered as a loving Christian husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. Our loss is heavens gain.
Funeral services for Donald W. Combs will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Jason Roberts and Gale Wooten officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
November 20, 2020 @ 9:31 pm
My prayers are with each of you we have lost a great person but heaven has gained another great soul
November 21, 2020 @ 10:14 am
Gay and family of Donald my heart is saddened to hear of his death. I have known him for many years. It is so difficult to give up a loved one but God is always there to fill the vacancy with his Love.
November 21, 2020 @ 1:42 pm
So very sorry to learn of Mr. Comb’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed by his loving family. During the months he was in our bank, I came to gain a great deal of respect and admiration for him. He was an icon in the banking world, as well as a gentleman with a warm regard for his fellow man. Sincere condolences to his family.
November 21, 2020 @ 2:17 pm
I am So very sorry for your family’s loss. It is so hard to say goodby to a loved one. Through our faith and trust in our savior you can find comfort in knowing you shall be reunited in Gods glorious kingdom someday.
Death is not the end, but rather the beginning of a new life in the presence of God.
November 21, 2020 @ 4:01 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
November 21, 2020 @ 4:09 pm
We sure loved him! He was so sweet to everyone. Praying for all of you. Our parents’ family circle is complete in heaven now.
Love, Craig and Marilyn
November 21, 2020 @ 5:16 pm
condolences to the combs family . it seems every one done business with Don at the bank of Grandin. its Good to know we have the promise of seeing Him again on the other side ,
November 21, 2020 @ 5:39 pm
My Uncle Donald was such a gentle, kind person. So sorry for your loss!
November 21, 2020 @ 6:42 pm
How very sad for the area. Mr. Combs gave me many loans through the years at the Bank of Grandin-always kind and polite. I always remember a small inscription on his desk that said “contrary to popular opinion, God’s last name is not damn!”. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.
November 21, 2020 @ 7:35 pm
So sorry for your loss! May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
November 21, 2020 @ 8:35 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don was a good man and touched many lives. You all were blessed with many wonderful years and an abundance of memories.
November 21, 2020 @ 10:21 pm
So sorry for your family’s loss. Praying for all of you.
November 22, 2020 @ 6:25 am
Our prayers are with each of you. The Lord bless you and be gracious to you and give you hope through Christ.
November 22, 2020 @ 6:43 am
My condolences.
November 22, 2020 @ 7:02 am
Condolences to the Combs family. ??
November 22, 2020 @ 10:09 am
GAY and family: so sorry to hear of the passing of Don. May your hearts be filled with peace just knowing he is with His Savior. You are in my prayers for the comfort of the Lord to replace your sadness…. Let Gods love be with you always!
November 22, 2020 @ 11:23 am
Randall, Beckie and family my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. I will keep him and you in my prayers.
November 22, 2020 @ 3:44 pm
To the Combs family, so sorry for your loss! May your precious memories give you peace and comfort in the days to come!
November 25, 2020 @ 11:07 am
So sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the cherished memories you have. My thought and prayers are with you all.
November 25, 2020 @ 7:49 pm
Gay so sorry for your loss. We so enjoyed the years we got to be in church with you and Donald. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
November 26, 2020 @ 11:20 pm
So sorry to hear. ?? Youns are in my prayers for peace & strength! Love youns?