Martin "Marty" J. Combs

Ayersville -- Martin "Marty" J. Combs, 53, passed away 2:38 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Marty was born on June 27, 1963 in Hicksville, to the late Norval and Arline (Barker) Combs. On June 15, 1985 he married Crystal Spitnale who survives in Ayersville.

Marty is also survived by three sons: James (Brandy) Combs of Continental, Christopher (Amber) Combs of Hicksville, Delton (Lauren) Combs of Continental; a daughter: Holly (Schulze) Combs of Wapakoneta; nine grandchildren: Brianne Ballenger, Katelyn, Greyson, Jacob, Ahna, Wyatt, Lillian, Langstyn, and Finn Combs; one brother: Matt (Heather) Combs of N. Fort Myers, FL; two sisters: Norrine (Greg) Logan of Olive Hill, KY and Noline Combs of Melrose; in-laws: Dale and Edna May Spitnale; and two sister-in-laws: April (Mark) Ferland of Liberty Township, and Lisa Rue of Oakwood.

He was preceded in death by a sister: Nadine Combs.

Marty attended Twin Oaks United Methodist Church, Oakwood. He was a 1981 graduate of Continental High School and attended Northwestern Business College in Lima. He was employed for 23 years at Pro-Tec Coating Co. in Leipsic and also worked 8 years at Edgerton Forge.

A Christian Burial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Pastor Brady Feltz officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. and an hour prior to service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice Center, Defiance.

Condolences can be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com