Jimmy Glenn LaComb, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his son’s home in Bridge City, Texas.
Jimmy was born on March 24, 1956 in Orange, Texas to Glenn John LaComb and Faye Martin LaComb. He was a 1974 graduate of Bridge City High School and graduated with a master’s degree in Psychology from Lamar University. In his early years Jimmy was a journeyman electrician with IBEW Local 479 in Beaumont, Texas. Due to an injury while working on a job in New York City, he was forced to make a career change and went back to college. After obtaining his degree he became a Licensed Professional Counselor. Jimmy had been in private practice in Beaumont before moving to Longview, Texas where he worked as a mental health provider in nursing homes and the Veteran’s Home. He had recently moved back to Bridge City to live with his son due to declining health issues. Jimmy was a big fan of football having played in high school and college. He was a huge lover of animals, especially dogs. He was known to always have bags of dog food in the back of his SUV to feed the strays.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Faye and Ted Linscomb.
He is survived by his father, Glenn LaComb of Hemphill, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Jarred and Chrissy LaComb; granddaughter, Cambree LaComb all of Bridge City, Texas; sisters, Debbie LaComb Pool (Bob) of Clearlake, Texas, Kathy LaComb Bourgeois (Michael) of Orange, Texas, and Vanessa LaComb Kearnes (Brian) of Spring, Texas; brothers, Jerry Anderson (Brenda) of Orange, Texas and Dale Bond (Peggy) of Tomball Texas; step-sister, Kim Linscomb Shoemake (Todd) of Montgomery; and his two beloved fur babies Paige and Shadow.
Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Officiating will be Reverend Ryan Chandler of Trinity Baptist Church of Orange.
Condolences
Margie Pitts
January 4, 2021
My sincerest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Jimmy LaComb. My memories from High School are of his bright smile, warm laugh and being a friend to many. May your own memories hold the family in love, peace and comfort. That is my prayer. His star can only shine brighter in Heaven. Margie Pitts
Mark Dunn
December 31, 2020
I was very sad to learn of the death of my friend Jimmy LaComb. Many years have passed since I last saw or spoke to him but I never doubted our friendship which began long ago as good friends and classmates in Bridge City and teammates as Bridge City Cardinal football players. Jimmy and I would eventually share in one major life event that neither of us could have forgotten. In the fall of 1974 we launched into life together leaving behind the security and familiarity of our paternal homes in Bridge City to travel away to play football at the University of Texas at Arlington- and, for two 18-year-olds that had never been away from home- to destinies that were unknown. On the morning we departed, and still wiping tears from my eyes, I arrived to pick up Jimmy, whose parting from his folks had been similar to my own. We both understood. Together we began the long trip to Arlington in a somber silence until the miles gave way to conversation, lunches that had been bagged by our moms, and as much levity we as we could muster despite our apprehensions. We eventually arrived at our destination which, looking back now, was just the first steps in the life that lay before us then. All would turn out well for us at UTA, and future trips would be more jovial, although neither of us stayed in Arlington long before moving on to other callings. Looking back, I am happy it was Jimmy who made that first trip away from home with me— and I with him. I could not have had a better friend or companion at the time. He had a keen sense of humor and always found an occasion to laugh, or at least find a silver lining in bad circumstances. Jimmy was genuinely kind and a friend in the true meaning of the word. Jimmy would go on to help many people in their struggles and devote his life to helping others. In his eventual vocation as phycologist he would ease the suffering of others and do his best to help those in confusion and despair. I don’t know of a higher calling a man can have. I am proud to have known him. In the years that followed, our paths would cross from time to time and the friendship we had as youngsters always remained. As it does today, despite his passing. I am honored to know Jimmy’s son Jared, who I first saw as an infant in a crib back in our hometown a few years after our UTA adventure. His son has grown into a fine young man and blessed Jimmy with a beautiful daughter-in-law Chrissy and granddaughter Cambree. Please know my prayers are with you all and I join you in your grief and also happy remembering. Mark Dunn
Jennifer Dorrell
December 31, 2020
I’m remembering good memories of Jimmy today. His love of dogs and music, poinsettias at Christmas and especially how proud he was of his son. R.I.P. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends, Jennifer Dorrell
Darrell Lusignan ( Critter)
December 30, 2020
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jimmy was a lifelong friend and a really good man. I am saddened by his passing. We will meet again my friend.
Lisa Halbrook
December 27, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Jimmy and I were friends for nearly 10 years through good times and bad. He will be missed by all. He had such a great heart for animals and his residents that he saw. I couldn't have asked for a better friend.
James Foret
December 26, 2020
Jarred, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Praying for you and your family's peace and comfort during this time.
Danny Long
December 26, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of Jimmy's passing and I pray that God will be with his family and comfort them.
I was friends with Jimmy for nearly 50 years -- lots of good times, lots of laughs. He will be greatly missed.
Danny Long
Cheri Henderson Ordou
December 26, 2020
Kathy and Jarred, we are so sorry to learn about Jimmy. My family and I will never forget his infectious laugh, his jokester personality and that sparkle in his eyes. Rest in peace dear Jimmy and God bless. Cheri Henderson Ordou and Family