Mr. Ed "Toney" Holcombe Obituary (1935

Mr. Ed "Toney" Holcombe, 87, passed away on October 7, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Ed "Toney" Holcombe was born on January 8, 1935, in Millport, Alabama, to the late Eugene and Rosa Toney Holcombe. To know him was to love him. The biggest part about him was his heart and he was the most giving person anyone knew. He loved farming, cooking and canning – he never really used a recipe. He always mastered his own recipes. His greatest pride and joy was his family, and his favorite times were the many Sunday evening gatherings with his family that occurred faithfully for many years. He was a hard worker and great provider for his family. Many may remember him for his well-known barbeque sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches, originally at the Jiffy Shop on Highway 50 East, then later at Holcombe Self Service on Highway 45 Alternate in West Point. He loved his farm animals and going to flea markets and livestock sales where he would always meet new people and make lifelong friends. He may not have obtained a high school diploma or a college degree, but he was full of wisdom. He knew everything he needed to know about farming, raising animals, cooking, canning…And let’s don’t forget what a skilled craftsman he was. He could build anything from ornamental bird houses and stands using odd and end pieces of wood and antique items from the farm, to window planters, swings and buildings. He even built the last two homes he provided for his family. He was very meticulous with anything he cooked, canned or built, not settling for anything less than perfection in its presentation. He loved sharing his wisdom and teaching others. One of his favorite wise sayings that was told to each of his children growing up and to each grandchild thereafter before departing the home: “Use your head! It’s hard to live; you can die anytime.” He was always a man of his word. If he told you he was going to do something, he did it. He was the most giving man and would give his last dollar to anyone who needed it. His children expanded to more than just his biological ones. Those who married into the family were also his own. He loved them all and treated them all as his family. His heart had no boundaries. He married Joyce Elaine Patterson on February 23, 1957, in Louisville. Together they shared 65 years. Visitation will be on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point. Funeral services will follow from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Towery officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include his wife Joyce Holcombe of West Point, one daughter, Renee Vernon (Ronnie) of West Point, three sons, Eddie Holcombe (Shelley), Marty Holcombe (Christy), and Jeff Holcombe (Angela), all of West Point: twelve grandchildren; Thad Holcombe, Haley Hunt, Ben Holcombe, Dawn Field, Ashley Sykes, Chelsea Allen, Colby Latham, Cameron Latham, Kathryn Comer, Jacob Vernon, Chris Britt, and Ginger King: fifteen great-grandchildren; two brothers, Riley Holcombe and Norman Holcombe: many nieces and nephews, and someone he considered as another daughter and whom he loved dearly Naima El Youmni. He is also survived by too many close friends to mention for fear of leaving someone out. Pallbearers will be Thad Holcombe, Ben Holcombe, Colby Latham, Cameron Latham, Ammar Alammari, and Kenny Watkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Ned Miller and the Staff at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point. Memorials may be made to Charity of Donor's choice. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com