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Douglas "Doug / Buffalo Doug" A. McCombs

April 14, 1958 - June 8, 2022


Residence: Buffalo, Indiana

Died: Wednesday, June 8, 2022

 

Doug passed away very unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep.
 
 
Age: 64

Date of Birth: Tuesday, April 14, 1958 

Birthplace: Pulaski County Memorial Hospital of Winamac, Indiana


Father: Philip W. McCombs 


Mother: Virginia M. "Ginny" (Hickman) McCombs

Doug had lived in the Buffalo, Indiana, area all his life.


Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.

**** There will be a special IVFA (Indiana Volunteer Fireman's Association) Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022,

at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. **** 

Funeral Date: Sunday, June 12, 2022

 

Celebration of Life Service will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana. 

 

Memorials may be given to Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department of Buffalo, Indiana.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.

 

Clergy:
Rev. Keith Raderstorf

 

Burial will Private for the Family. 

Biographical Information:
Doug had lived in the Buffalo, Indiana, area all his life and was a 1976 graduate of North White High School of Monon, Indiana.  He was currently working at the White County, Indiana, Highway Department.  Doug served on the Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department  for thirty - five years, served for twenty - six years as a First Responder of Buffalo, Indiana, had served as a chief, and served as the chaplain for the department after he retired.  He continued helping with the Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department's breakfasts and fish fries.  Doug was known as "Buffalo Doug" on the Christian Radio Station WFRN.  He enjoyed drumming on the drums and was on the contemporary team at the First Church of God of Idaville, Indiana.  He enjoyed gardening, floating, being on the river, fishing, grilling, and especially loved and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with all his family.

**** Since Doug was known for his casual dress and attire, the family is requesting casual dress by wore. ****

 

Marriage Information:

On May 23, 2000, in Tennessee, he married Christine McBee; she survives. 

 

Survivors include:
Wife,

Christine McCombs of Buffalo, Indiana;

 

Four (4) Children,

Brittany (companion Jim) McCombs of Brookston, Indiana,

Drew McCombs of Indianapolis, Indiana,

Kiersten (husband Erik) Hoffman of Lafayette, Indiana, and

Simone (companion Michael Neace) Allen of North Vernon, Indiana;

 

Four (4) Grandchildren,

Reagyn,

Kaydanc,

Henry, and

Hattie;

 

Twin Sister,

Peggy "Peg" (husband Doug) Kammerer of Buffalo, Indiana;

 

Father-In-Law and Mother-In-Law,

George and Zona McBee of Monon, Indiana;

 

Sister-In-Law,

Carla (companion Joe Altman) McBee of Idaville, Indiana; 

 

Brother-In-Law,

Michael "Mike" Anderson;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:
Philip W. and Virginia M. "Ginny" (Hickman) McCombs;

 

Two (2) Infant Sisters,

Debra McCombs, and

Pamela McCombs;

 

Sister,

Patsy L. "Pat" Anderson.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.



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Miller-Roscka Funeral Home

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    Monticello, Indiana 47960

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Miller-Roscka Funeral Home

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    Monticello, Indiana 47960

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