Julian Alton Holcomb

Julian Alton Holcomb, age 83 of Calhoun, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Julian was born on September 16, 1933 in Gordon County to the late Alton Sylvester Holcomb and Naomi Duncan. Julian was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where he held many offices and was currently serving on the Board of Deacons and was the church treasurer. He served in the United States Army and later became the owner and operator of S & H supermarket and Ramada Inn along with his father. Julian was a member of Sonora Lodge # 221 F&AM and Echota Vann Shrine Club. He is Survived by his wife of more than 64 years, Opal Rickett Holcomb; two sons, Kim Holcomb and his wife LaDonna of Calhoun and Dallas Holcomb and his wife Kim of Calhoun; six grandchildren, Wes and his wife Betsy Holcomb, Ethan Holcomb, Jessica Holcomb and her fiancé Zach Walden, Kayla Holcomb, Meagan Grant and Lauren Holcomb; one great grandson, Liam Dufour. Funeral Service will be conducted on Monday, March 13, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Reverend Jason Parker and Reverend Ronnie Wells officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Reverend James Justice in charge of Graveside rites. Pallbearers serving will be Billy Kay, Scott Burnette, Randy Myers, Allen Walker, David West, JB Rickett, Billy Erwin and Greg Clance. The family will receive friends Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Thomas Funeral Home from 4 PM until 8 PM. You may leave the family online condolences at www.thomasfuneralhomecalhoun.com Thomas Funeral Home has charge of service for Julian Alton Holcomb