Joseph Barcomb, 87, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, at Waco Memorial Park, with Pastor David Cozart officiating. The family will receive visitors 5 – 7:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco.
Joe was born Dec. 4, 1929, in East Hampton, Massachusetts, to Willard and Edith Barcomb, and was one of eight children. He served in the US Airforce for four years. Joe worked as a carpenter most of his life in commercial and residential construction. He loved his family very much and was especially crazy about his grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Martha Barcomb; and his parents.
Joe is survived by his daughter, Debbie Swindall and husband Jerry; son, Richard Barcomb and Sandy; grandchildren, Justin Swindall, and Katie and Brandi Barcomb, and their mother, Robinette; and eight great-grandchildren; along with his beloved dogs, Minnie and Sassy.