Randy Holcomb

Randy Holcomb, 69, of Albany, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Mosaic Life Care Center in Maryville, Missouri.

Randy, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Brown) Holcomb, was born May 3, 1951 in Coffey, Missouri.  Randy’s mother preceded him in death in 1954.  His dad married Ruby Ward; whom Randy considered his Mom.

Randy was an Ag Mechanic for many years at various farm implement dealers in Albany, Bethany, and Stanberry.  His true passion was farming which he did for most of his life.

In November of 1979, Randy married Betty Willis.  Joining them in this union, were sons Rick and Casey and in March of 1983, they were blessed with a third son Brandon.  In 1985, Randy and Betty opened Randy’s Tractor Repair which they operated together for 18 years.  Randy continued to farm full time until his health would no longer allow it.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, his son Casey in 1992 and sister Glenda Summa.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years Betty, sons, Rick (Mary) Holcomb, Albany; Brandon (Jennifer) Holcomb, New Hampton; grandkids (which he adored) Lucas (Katie) Holcomb, Gracie Holcomb all of Albany; Braxton, Trevor, Tatum and Tori all of New Hampton; great grandkids, Maddie, Abby, Charli and Ava; brother, Rodney Holcomb, Albany; sisters, Rebecca (Kenneth) Barker, Blenda (George) Fisher, all of Augusta, KS.  Randy is also survived by the person that could make him laugh even on his worst day, Cousin Robin Willis.

Funeral Service:  2:00 PM Wednesday, September 16 at the Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany, with burial in the Grandview Cemetery, Albany.  The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday evening at the chapel, where friends may call anytime after 2:00 PM Tuesday.  The family requests everyone wear casual attire for the service and visitation. Memorial Contributions:  Mayo Clinic Cancer Research in care of the Roberson-Polley Chapel, 403 N. Hundley, Albany, MO  64402.  Online condolences:  www.robersonpolleychapel.com