John Cullen Holcomb
October 3, 1938 -
October 2, 2025

Visitation

Service 

October 8, 2025
11 AM

Interment

October 8, 2025
Obituary

It is with regret we announce the passing of Mr. John Cullen Holcomb, age 86, of Fayetteville, TN. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11 AM at Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Vann officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service.

Mr. Holcomb was born October 3, 1938, in Torrington, CT to the late William H. Holcomb and Jean Hampton Ramsey. He worked for many years in construction and retired as Director of Fayetteville Water and Sewer System. He was a member of the Fayetteville United Methodist Church. John passed away October 2, 2025.

Survivors include his wife, Amy Beth Johnson Holcomb; sons, Kyle Matthew Holcomb and wife Beth of Ashburn, VA, and Bryan Kelly Holcomb and wife Lorie of Murfreesboro, TN; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Butler Ramsey.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Cullen Holcomb.

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18 Comments

  1. Martha Ellen Parks Neal

    John Cullen was a Mulberry Boy when he would visit or come to live with his grandmother, Mrs. Jess Hampton. A beautiful lady who loved John Cullen dearly.as he loved her! We were friends for all these years and our Class of 1957 will miss him.

    Martha Ellen Parks Neal

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  2. Benny Mills

    Sorry to hear this. Johnny gave me one of my first real jobs at CFW. Tough and hard but very fair. Much respect for Johnny, RIP.

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  3. Robert Russell

    Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my brother.

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  4. Gene Smith Harrison (right end)

    We were bookends on the CHS 1956 football team and close friends for all these years. I will miss you Johnny deeply. I have many stories I could share but I might hear from sheriff Tull Malone. You were a special friend with the courage of a lion and heart of a lamb. Love you buddy, Prayers for you and your family. As stubborn as you could be, I know you love them endlessly. Rest in peace, See you soon. Your friend always, Gene.

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  5. Mike Osgood

    My prayers and sympathy for the family’s loss at this time. May God Bless you with comfort.

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  6. Karen Gilliam

    Kelly and family, I’m so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. I regret I am unable to attend his service, but know I am thinking of you at this time. Much love.

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  7. BARBARA L BATES

    Kelly, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and Amy. May God comfort the family during such a sad time. Barbara and C.N. Bates

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  8. Barbara taylor

    So sorry Kelly praying for your family

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  9. Chris Ray

    i am sorry for your loss Kelly.

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  10. DeLois O'Neal Thompson

    I always thought Mr Johnny was a fine man. Sendingy deepest condolences.

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  11. Pamela Emmons

    I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. ❤️

    Reply
  12. Deretha Mastin

    Mrs Amy, I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏾❤️

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  13. Janet Lindsay

    Johnny was a very good friend! He will be missed

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  14. Wayne and Dans Groce

    We so so sorry for your loss. May the good Lord bless and keep you all.

    Reply
  15. Jenny Bigham Toon

    So sorry Kelly! Praying for your family!

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  16. Wanda Shelton

    I’m so sorry for your loss

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  17. Martha Locke Ricketts

    So sorry to lose another member of our class of ‘57. RIP

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  18. Christi Taylor Howell

    Great man. So sorry for y’all’s loss.

    Reply

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18 Comments

  1. Martha Ellen Parks Neal

    John Cullen was a Mulberry Boy when he would visit or come to live with his grandmother, Mrs. Jess Hampton. A beautiful lady who loved John Cullen dearly.as he loved her! We were friends for all these years and our Class of 1957 will miss him.

    Martha Ellen Parks Neal

    Reply
  2. Benny Mills

    Sorry to hear this. Johnny gave me one of my first real jobs at CFW. Tough and hard but very fair. Much respect for Johnny, RIP.

    Reply
  3. Robert Russell

    Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family my brother.

    Reply
  4. Gene Smith Harrison (right end)

    We were bookends on the CHS 1956 football team and close friends for all these years. I will miss you Johnny deeply. I have many stories I could share but I might hear from sheriff Tull Malone. You were a special friend with the courage of a lion and heart of a lamb. Love you buddy, Prayers for you and your family. As stubborn as you could be, I know you love them endlessly. Rest in peace, See you soon. Your friend always, Gene.

    Reply
  5. Mike Osgood

    My prayers and sympathy for the family’s loss at this time. May God Bless you with comfort.

    Reply
  6. Karen Gilliam

    Kelly and family, I’m so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. I regret I am unable to attend his service, but know I am thinking of you at this time. Much love.

    Reply
  7. BARBARA L BATES

    Kelly, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you and Amy. May God comfort the family during such a sad time. Barbara and C.N. Bates

    Reply
  8. Barbara taylor

    So sorry Kelly praying for your family

    Reply
  9. Chris Ray

    i am sorry for your loss Kelly.

    Reply
  10. DeLois O'Neal Thompson

    I always thought Mr Johnny was a fine man. Sendingy deepest condolences.

    Reply
  11. Pamela Emmons

    I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. ❤️

    Reply
  12. Deretha Mastin

    Mrs Amy, I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏾❤️

    Reply
  13. Janet Lindsay

    Johnny was a very good friend! He will be missed

    Reply
  14. Wayne and Dans Groce

    We so so sorry for your loss. May the good Lord bless and keep you all.

    Reply
  15. Jenny Bigham Toon

    So sorry Kelly! Praying for your family!

    Reply
  16. Wanda Shelton

    I’m so sorry for your loss

    Reply
  17. Martha Locke Ricketts

    So sorry to lose another member of our class of ‘57. RIP

    Reply
  18. Christi Taylor Howell

    Great man. So sorry for y’all’s loss.

    Reply

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