02/11/1944 – 02/13/2021
Moncks Corner
Funeral Services
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, in the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, with a burial in St. John’s Cemetery in Pinopolis.
Visitation
The family will greet friends from 1 to 3 PM Wednesday before the service at the church.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to The Citadel, The Citadel Band, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409.
Mr. R. Michael Holcombe of Moncks Corner, SC, entered eternal rest on February 13, 2021.
He leaves behind a loving wife of 54 years, Nancy Duke Holcombe, two devoted children Meredith Bell and Roger M. Holcombe (Miranda) and is survived by four grandchildren Preston M. D. Bell, Carrie Abigail Bell, Roger Michael Holcombe III (Trey), and Briggs Holcombe.
Born in Anderson, SC on February 11, 1944, Mike was the only son of Dewey and Edna Holcombe. He graduated in the last graduating class of Boys’ High School. He served in the US Army in the 3rd Special Forces during the Vietnam War Tett Offensive. He was a graduate of The Citadel in 1966 Band Company where he proudly played the trumpet. He received his banking certification at the SC Banking School in Columbia, SC, followed by a Professional Master of Banking at LSU School of Banking, and a Master of Accountancy at the University of Oklahoma.
Mike wore many hats during his 77 years of life. His passions included his family, his church and his community. He was a proud member of the First Presbyterian Church in Moncks Corner, SC, a member and CEO of Roper Berkeley Hospital of Moncks Corner, the past President and Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club of Moncks Corner, and an employee since 1979 of Farmers and Merchants Bank of Moncks Corner serving as Senior Vice President and Regional Executive.
He was a lover of old Western movies, sitting center table at Howards Restaurant of Moncks Corner, and of all music by Elmer Bernstein. He could be found any day sitting in his red leather chair reading a book, or in his favorite rocking chair on the back porch.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, from 1-3 PM at the First Presbyterian Church of Moncks Corner, followed by the funeral at 3 PM. The burial will be at St. John’s Cemetery in Pinopolis, SC.
Memorial contribution may be sent to The Citadel, The Citadel Band, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC , 29409. Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree, SC, will be handling funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
So sorry to hear of your loss Nancy. Prayers for you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man and we are fortunate to have been able to be his friend. He lived a wonderful life and left a wonderful legacy. We are praying for the family.
I love your family and know Mike loved you dearly. You were the stars in his eyes ❤️ May God show you His peace and comfort.
Mike was the 1st person I was introduced to when Deigh and I moved here in 1986. He will always remain my 1st favorite and trusted friend. Rest well, my friend, and I know you rejoiced at the words, ‘Well done good and faithful servant’.
So sorry for your loss.
Rest in Peace Soldier. My Thoughts and Prayers for the family.
So very sorry for your dear loss! My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Mike Holcombe was a pillar of strength for us Band Company knobs in 1962. I loved this man and admire him still today for his love of The Citadel and the Regimental Band. I will miss him until we meet again in Heaven. God bless you and keep you, Mike.
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. I pray that you feel God’s love and comfort through these days. You and your family are in my prayers.
You and your family are in my prayers. May God’s love comfort you and give you strength through these days.
I am so sorry to learn of Mike’s death. Mike has been a good friend, my banker, and a breakfast and lunch partner for so many years. He has been a great asset to our town and community. My deepest sympathy to Nancy, his children, his grandchildren, and all of his friends. We will all miss him so much.
Nancy and family Pam and I are so heartbroken to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a true southern gentleman in every sense of the word. We know him much he loved you and the family. He always greeted us with a smile. You are in our prayers.
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Mr. Holcombe was always such a nice man and close friend to my father and family. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dearest Nancy, Merridith and Roger…and grands, my thoughts and prayers are with each of you. So very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing.
Love, Debbie Page Flood
So sorry for your loss. Mike will always hold a special place in our hearts.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mike will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Mr. Mike did business with us at Ward Tire when we were in Moncks Corner. We are so sorry for your loss.
Nancy,
I was saddened to hear that Michael passed
away. I am truly sorry for your loss. I would
like to offer you and your family my deepest
sympathy and most sincere condolences.
Sincerely
Betty Crawford
Mike was a great guy.
So sorry to hear about mike praying for you all
Nancy, I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He and my Jim had many great adventures. Sending my thoughts, prayers and love to all of you.
Kathy
Mike was a great friend and Band Company classmate at The Citadel. He will be missed. Prayers and condolences to Nancy and family.
Nancy, my thoughts and prayers are for you and your family during this time. May you found peace and comfort through our Lord.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing
He
Surely will be missed.
Just learned of Mike’s passing. He was one of my best friends growing up in Anderson, SC. I was always at his house or he was at mine, all through high school. We were in the band together, playing trumpet. I lost contact after he went to war, but he will always be in my heart!