Passed away peacefully with family by his side at the Sault Area Hospital on Friday, March 3, 2023 at the age of 82.
Beloved husband to Wendy Holcomb (nee Salisbury) for 56 years. Cherished father of Lori Holcomb, Tom Holcomb (Wende), and Kellie Michaud (Scott). Proud Poppa of Annalise (Andrew), Sarah (Christian), Holly (Ryan), and Sophia. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Dolly Halcumb. Dear brother of Betty Cagle, Patsy White (Bill), late Frankie Pippin (Charles), Frances O'Dell (Charles), Kenneth Halcumb. Son-in-law to the late Dorothy Salisbury. Brother-in-law to the late Judy Orchard (Statton). Bob will be fondly remembered by his niece Sheryl Orchard, nephew Fraser Orchard of Sault Ste Marie and many other nieces and nephews from Arkansas. Bob will be missed by cousins Jayne McPhee (Bob), Carol Gartshore (late Bill), Richard Armstrong (Jean), Robert Armstrong (Kathy), and Diane Stojanovich (Peter), as well as many extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Life for Bob will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions to Willowgrove United Church, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Sault Area Hospital Fdn. - Cancer Care Fund, ARCH or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington St. East 705-759-2522). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the Holcomb family.