Obituary: Herbert "Bobby" Coombs

Bobby Coombs, 86, also known as “Blue Nose” of Kinston passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Alice Marie (Cade) Coombs; son, Herbert (Herbie) Robert Coombs, Jr.; parents, Herbert and Mary Catherine Coombs; and his beloved pet, Luke. Bobby is survived by his personal caregiver and special niece Libbie Rogers and husband Harry, and their two sons Staten Rogers and wife Alicia, and Alex Rogers; special nieces, Brenda Scruggs and husband Roger, her daughter Kristen Watts and her family, Phyllis Wade, and family; nephew Craig Coombs. Many other nieces, nephews, and cousins will continue to cherish their memories of Bobby.

He was a native to Jones County where he was raised on the family farm and learned the true meaning of a hard day’s work. After leaving the farm, he obtained a job working at the Clock Station, Kinston Auto Parts, and worked for 37 years at North Carolina Department of Transportation.

Bobby was also an Honorary Member of both Pleasant Hill Hunting Club and Chinquapin Hunting Club. He was an enthusiast of “good ole country music” and Nascar racing. He was loved by everyone in the community and was a big family man. Bobby loved riding around in “Old Blue” to visit community members.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the many neighbors and special friends that helped look after Bobby.

Visitation will be held at 11am on Thursday, July 21, 2022, with funeral services to follow at 12 noon.
Burial to be held immediately following service at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to howardandcarter.com