Ross Halcomb was born on May 16th, 1926 at Linefork, KY. The son of Irvin and Mary Halcomb, one of 13 children born to this union.

He married Mary Sue (Smith) Holcomb on December 22, 1945. To this union was born four children. One daughter, Barbara Fisher, and three sons, Neal, Bruce (Holly) and Richard (Gwenda); 10 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard U.S.S. Topeka in the Pacific theater.

He worked at General Motors Fisher body division for 30 years at the Hamilton, Ohio plant.

After retirement he enjoyed growing tomatoes.

He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 between 12 pm – 2 pm in the chapel of the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2 pm at the Hickey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Monticello Lodge #431 will meet at the Lodge at 12:30 Tuesday to prepare for the Masonic Service which will be held prior to the funeral service.

Military honors will be provided by our local DAV Chapter 105 at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to: Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, and upon recommendations from the Governor's Office for Funeral Homes, there will be some limitations and restrictions for service attendance. Please feel free to sign the online guestbook or send a private condolence message through our website.