Jerry Randolph Holcomb
August 15, 1941 - January 2, 2026
Jerry Randolph Holcomb, 84, of Palestine, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born in Anderson County, August 15, 1941, he developed a love for flying airplanes early in life. He earned his pilots license at the age of 18. He served his local community as a police officer and detective for the Palestine Police Department. He also obtained his broadcast license, where he worked as a DJ for KNET. He managed the Palestine and Jacksonville airports for many years. He earned his doctorate in biblical studies and had a lifelong passion for helping others with his teachings. His hobbies were all things electronic and computer technology.
He is preceded in death by his father, Oley "Jack" Holcomb, mother, Evelyn Jesmin Moore, and sister, Judy Willingham.
He is survived by his sister, Janice Jones; children, Charlene Watson, Christie Beatty, Kevin Holcomb, Jennifer Autrey, and Lydia Stafford; step children, Sarah Hall, Lisa Crawford and Amanda McKinney; Grandchildren, Sarah Studdard, Christopher Watson, Drew Watson, Keanan Raines, Kyle Raines, Kelly Patel, Kristen Rogers, William Rogers III, Mason Autrey, Mellissa Autrey, Austin Handorf, and Hali Carvajal; 17 great grandchildren, many nephews and niece.
A family memorial will be scheduled at a later date.
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ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
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