Kenneth Gray Combs

Mr. Kenneth Gray Combs, 85, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. He was born on May 9, 1941, in Galax, VA the son of the late Arnold Noah Combs and Josie Stoneman Combs. Kenneth was a member of Belews Creek Christian Church and retired from Merita Bakery as a route manager. In his younger years he was an avid hunter, but in more recent years he could be found watching the birds from his window, with a good western book in his hands. Kenneth will be remembered by all who knew him as a humble gentleman who loved his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 yrs, Phyllis Ann Combs, two sisters, Peggy Burnette and Mary Ruth Lundy, and two brothers, Kyle Combs and Gerald Combs. He is survived by a daughter, Rhonda Brooks and husband Kelly of Liberty, NC; a son, Scott Combs and wife Emerald of Concord, NC; four grandchildren, Kristen Lawson (Bruce) of Winston-Salem, Lauren Akins (David) of Fayetteville, Courtney Hickes of Lexington and Alexandria Combs of Tobaccoville; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Muriel Burnette (Junior) and Joanne Hale; and several nieces, nephews and extended family. Funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller Chapel in Rural Hall with Rev. Herb Mabe officiating. Burial will follow in Belews Creek Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.