Arlie Alfred Holcomb

It is with great sadness that the family of Arlie Alfred Holcomb announced his passing on December 1, 2019 at his Cleveland, TN home.  He was 77 years old.

Al was born December 25, 1941 in Chickamauga Ga.  Al's early childhood was spent at the Methodist Children's home in Decatur Georgia subsequently moving with his family to Chicago.

He spent several decades there before returning to the south.  Al enjoyed music, horses, football, motor sports and a good donut.  Al's jobs included riding instructor, baker at Dunkin Donuts, apartment maintenance, plant and auto mechanic.  He was a member of the Collegedale Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Al was preceded in death by his mother, Leola Almeda Holcomb; father, James Theodore Holcomb; sister, Emma Jewel Oswalt; and brother, James Edward Holcomb.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Tanya W Holcomb; sister, Francis Imajean Ramsey; four step-children; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of his life will held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in the chapel at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Cross officiating.  

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Holcomb family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.