Buddy

Combs

Gerald Ronald "Buddy" Combs, 85, of Blanchard, died Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at his home.  The son of Ocie Samuel Combs and Mattie Elizabeth (Hays) Combs, Buddy was born January 24, 1940, in Comanche, Oklahoma.

Buddy married Mary Maxine Moore on May 28, 1966, in Burkburnett, Texas.  He worked for the Corporation Commission as the Railroad Manager for many years until his retirement.  Buddy was a member of the Blanchard First Baptist Church.  In his spare time, he enjoyed being outdoors and working on his lawn.  He also enjoyed playing pool.  His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Locretia Rose Combs, Phyllis Combs, and Glenna Popp; and two brothers, Russell Combs and Nolan Combs.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Combs of Blanchard; two daughters, Evelyn Reyna and husband, Joseph, of Texas, and DeLynn Smith and husband, Eric, of Mustang; four sons, Chauncey Combs and wife, Robyn, of Duncan, Chris Combs and wife, Dalene, of North Carolina, Gerald Combs, Jr. and wife, Kari, of Blanchard, and Steven Combs and wife, Melinda, of Bethel Acres; nineteen grandchildren, Thomas, Chelsea, Hailey, Nathan, Tori, Scott Henry, Ty, Christopher, Megan, Brandon, Aubrey, Maddie, Jacob, Seth, Jonathan, Terran, Mercedes, Steven Jr., and Hunter; twenty-nine great grandchildren; one sister, Elaine Wilkerson of Duncan; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Blanchard.  Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.