Raymond McKinley Combs, age 77 of Arcanum, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 in his residence. He was born in Cordia, Kentucky on July 22, 1935, the son of Woodrow and Ruphenia (Feltner) Combs. He retired from General Motors after 30 years and was a member of the Brookville Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the Brookville First Baptist Church where he was baptized on November 12, 2006 by Pastor Richard Donovan and Pastor Tim Rudd.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Deloris (Napier) Combs, whom he married on June 25, 1955, 3 children: Kyle Yvonne (Dean) Jestice, Kevin Vaughn (LeAnne) Combs, and Kerry Erwin (Lorie) Combs, 11 grandchildren: Adam, Matt, Luke, Corby, Sierra, Zach, Jordan, Paige, Madison, Cole, Cheyenne, 9 great grandchildren, a brother Martin (Ann) Combs, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers James Gary Combs and Oakie Combs.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm in the BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Donovan and Pastor Tim Rudd officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.