Ronald "Hoak" Lee Holcomb

Ronald Lee “Hoak” Holcomb, 88, of Sanford, died Saturday morning, September 5, 2020 at the MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1932 in Belding, son of the late Glen and Essie (Vandenbrock) Holcomb. Ronald served in the United States Navy and then worked as a pipe insulator for 25 years. In his younger years, Ronald enjoyed fishing and was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan. He also enjoyed going to the casino with his wife Dorothy whom he married November 10, 2012. Ronald was a member of the Sanford American Legion Post 443, Sanford Moose Lodge 2519, and the Sanford Eagles Post 3677 where he made many great friendships. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Holcomb and best friends Neil “Buster” Alexander and Duane Howard. In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his first wife Eva. Graveside services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2020 in New Hope Cemetery. Ronald’s wife and friends will receive visitors at Ware Smith Woolever Funeral Home, 1200 West Wheeler Street, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the procession to the cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Pardee Cancer Treatment Fund.