David W. Combs, 67, R.2, Brookston (Horseshoe Bend), died late Monday morning, Aug. 3, in his home.  He had been in failing health for two years.

He was born May 6, 1925, to Charles and Phoebe Lamphier Combs, in Lafayette.

He attended Pittsburg schools and was a World War II Navy veteran.

He worked as a steel worker and construction worker in Crown Point. Also, he was a truck driver for the former Carroll County Distributor in Delphi. At one time, he played drums in a country and western band which performed in various White County towns.

He was a member of Monticello American Legion Post No.81 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Delphi.

Survivors include two daughters, Christine Cohagan, Monticello, and D.  Lynne Clem, Delphi; a son, Jacob "Tony", Yeoman; his mother of Yeoman; a sister, Marjorie Roland, R.2, Brookston, four brothers, Clayton, Bonita Springs, Fla., Floyd of Monticello and Chuck and Harold, both of Delphi; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren Two sons and a grandson are deceased.

The funeral was Thursday, at 10:30 a.m. in Horn Funeral Home, Delphi, with Pastor John Tangman officiating.

Military graveside rites were conducted at IOOF Riverview Cemetery by the American Legion.