James "Jim" Roger Holcomb

April 15, 1946 - February 28, 2017

JAMES ROGER HOLCOMB 1946 – 2017 James "Jim" Roger Holcomb age 70 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his residence. Jim was born on April 15, 1946 to James Henry and Mary Ellen (Newton) Holcomb in Falls City, NE. He was raised and schooled in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1965. He was married in 1965 in Council Bluffs. He enlisted in the U.S. Marines Corps Reserves in 1965 and Jim proudly served until 1971. Jim owned and operated River City Fasteners and he moved to Beaver Lake in 1979. Jim is survived by his two daughters: Sam Holcomb of Council Bluffs, IA; Wendi Ford and husband Mike of Reno, NV; daughter-in-law: Laura Holcomb of Council Bluffs, IA; five grandchildren: Jared Holcomb, Victoria Holcomb, Abygail Holcomb, Thomas Ford, and Taylor Ford; three siblings: Cherlyn McHenry and husband Art of Underwood, IA; Terry Childers and wife Bev of Council Bluffs, IA; Bill Childers and wife Carolyn of TX; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father: James Holcomb, mother and step-father: Mary and John Childers, son: Michael Holcomb, and sister: Linda Pleake. A Memorial Service will held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth with Pastor Michael McGregor officiating. The family suggests Memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.