Herman B. Combs, 74, of Powhatan, widower Betty Combs, passed away March 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Combs; son, Lonnie Combs (Pam) of Powhatan; daughter, Nancy Bailey (Tony) of Richmond; two sisters, Shirley Bowman of Florida, Kay Clark; brother, Tommy Combs both of Powhatan; two grandchildren, Ashley, Curtis; two step children, seven step grandchildren, five step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Herman was a retired machinist from Philip Morris and was a former Fire Chief for Powhatan Co. 1 as well as instrumental in starting Huguenot Fire Dept. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions mat be made to the charity of choice.