James T. Marcombe

 3 January 1936-13 May 2025

James "Jim" Thomas Marcombe, a long-time resident ofMilton, Florida, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2025, at his home of 50 years surrounded by his family. Jim lived life to its fullest for 89 years, but he was ready to enter the pearly gates of Heaven to meet his heavenly father.
Jim was born in Euclid, Ohio on January 3, 1936, to Harold Stanley and Genevieve Taylor Marcombe. He grew up in the cold winters of Ohio and wanted a warmer place to live, so he enlisted in the Navy on June 25, 1953. The Navy took him around the world and landed him inMilton, FL. There he met the love of his wife for 70 years, Wanda Elaine Marcombe while she was selling snow cones in downtown Milton. They ran away and got married when Jim was 18 and Wanda was 16. They settled in Milton and raised 3 children and had a wonderful church family. Jim enjoyed traveling, golfing, and running races. He competed in marathons, half marathons, 10ks and 5ks. He was an avid Ohio State and Auburn fan and loved watching them play every Saturday in the fall.
Jim worked at Monsanto for many years as a machinist and then a Safety Engineer. Before he retired from Monsanto, he began working for Behavior Science Technology (BST) where he worked as a Safety Engineer and traveled the country, often with Wanda accompanying him on these trips. He retired from Monsanto and started full time at BST for several years. He was also in the Air Force Reserves until his retirement on June 6, 1994.
Jim was very active in his local community. He held an office in the priesthood at the Community of Christ Church where he also served as pastor many times over the years. He was active in the church youth camps and escorted the church's youth to the yearly Spectacular Camp in Lamoni, Ohio at Graceland College. He served in many outreach programs while serving the church and mentored many young adults into the church and priesthood. He traveled all over the district preaching sermons and sharing his love and dedication to the Lord. He preached his last sermon in December 2024. He was a volunteer at the USO at Pensacola International Airport. He loved welcoming our military men and women to Pensacola. He was an active member in Kiwanis and served as their President. He was on the board of Bridges out of Poverty and taught classes to help people escape the cycle of poverty. He ran the Manna Food Bank at the Community of Christ Church to benefit the local community.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Stanley and Genevieve Taylor Marcombe, his sisters, Jean (Homer) Gaster and Ruth (Bobbie)Blunk.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Marcombe, his children: Lanie Obrien (Michael), Scott Marcombe and Lee Ann Canada, his grandchildren: Andrew Obrien, Morgan Canada, Matthew Canada and Peyton Canada, his two great granddaughters: Stella Rae Obrien and Juliet Scott Obrien, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Honorary Pallbearers: Andrew Obrien, Jenna Rae Obrien, Morgan Canada, Matthew Canada, Peyton Canada, Kristi Shiver, Chase Shiver, Stella Obrien, Juliet Obrien, Maddy Eenigenburg
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Trahan Family Funeral Home of Milton. Visitation will be held at 4pm and service will immediately follow at 4:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Bluff Springs Campgrounds, Community of Christ, 6656 Raymond Hobbs St.Milton, FL32570 or to the USO at uso.org.