Mr. George Vance Combs, age 81 of Roaring River, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. Mr. Combs was born December 13, 1929 in Wilkes County to William and Nancy Combs. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Combs was a member of White Plains Baptist Church and was retired from Vaughn- Bassett; he was also an avid hunter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Miller Combs; brothers, Bruce Combs, William Shuler Combs, and Elmer Combs; and sisters, Elsie Willard, Idesta "Dinkie" Byrd, Easter Martin, and Leigh Combs. Survivors include: sons, Ronnie Combs of the home, Donnie Combs and his wife Fonda of Roaring River, and David Combs and his wife Sherry of Ronda; daughters, Nancy Russell of Roaring River and Tammy Combs of Ronda; six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, September 9, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in White Plains Baptist Church with Rev. William Souther and Dr. Monroe Huffman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. The family would like to thank Mountain Valley Hospice and the many family and friends for their care.