Bruce was an avid runner for the latter half of his life and competed in races and triathlons whenever possible. He worked as a surveyor and forester before starting Allen Pulpwood and Bruce Allen Timber, companies he successfully ran for most of his life. Friday, August 28, 2020 GO DUCKS!To send condolences to Bruce’s family, please visit
They both donated countless hours toward educating, coaching, and working with young people.He and Wanda Templeton married in 1952 and remained loving partners until her death April 30 of this year.Together they raised two children: Randy Allen of Los Altos, California, and Susan Tripp of Ruston.Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, older brother James, and his wife Wanda.He is survived by son Randy Allen and wife Vicki; daughter Susan Allen Tripp and husband Jimmie; grandchildren Jennifer Allen, Nick Lee, Mike Lee, and Daniel Lee; great grandchildren Jackson Lee, Austin Lee, Parker Lee, and Emmaline Lee; sister Mary Lillian Belton, and many nieces and nephews.
Serving as pall bearers will be Nick Lee, Mike Lee, Daniel Lee, Jimmie Tripp, Randy Allen.A public visitation will be held at Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Ruston at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug 24, followed by a service in the Owens Memorial Chapel at 2 p.m. with Bro.
Bruce Allen Holcomb passed away peacefully on August 6, 2020 at Legacy Good Samaritan in Portland, Oregon. Obituary August 1, 1944 - June 8, 2020 Bruce Orville Allen born to Ward and Agnes Allen of Pasadena, entered the resurrected life peacefully in his sleep.
Bruce would take one vacation every year to Clover Bay, Alaska, with his grocery board member friends and absolutely loved it.
He enjoyed supporting and cooking at the Klickitat County Fair, being very generous, donating to local schools, and playing fantasy football with the guys every fall. He was born Sept. 28, 1951, in Eugene, Oregon, to Rexford and Mary M. Holcomb.Following in his father’s footsteps, Bruce began his grocery career at the age of 16 working for Albertsons in Beaverton, Oregon. Paul Watts officiating.The family requests that any planned memorials be sent to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1200 Farmerville Hwy., Ruston, LA, 71270, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit Bruce made many memories playing and sponsoring the Sentry Members Guest Tournaments. Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.
He was born Sept. 28, 1951, in Eugene, Oregon, to Rexford and Mary M. Holcomb.
His passion for his favorite team will be unforgettable.
Finally, let’s not forget to mention his love for his Oregon Ducks. Bruce loved being outdoors and spent most of his adult life in Louisiana timberland. Sylvania - Bruce Allen Jenkins, age 52, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. Following in his father’s footsteps, Bruce began his grocery career at the age of 16 working for Albertsons in Beaverton, Oregon.
Bruce Allen Holcomb Bruce was an avid runner for the latter half of his life and competed in races and triathlons whenever possible.Two of his favorite pictures were him running races with his grandchildren.In one, he and his young grandson are crossing the finish line together; in the other, he and all of his great grandchildren are crossing the finish line en masse.Both Bruce and his wife Wanda were dedicated to two things: Emmanuel Baptist Church and helping guide children and young people to happy productive lives. Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. Bruce Allen, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in his Ruston home on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020.Bruce (aka Papa Bruce) was born Sept. 15, 1927, to John Wesley and Mary Lillian Allen in Dubach, Louisiana.He graduated from Neville High School in Monroe, and after serving in the military during World War II, earned a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech in Forestry.Bruce loved being outdoors and spent most of his adult life in Louisiana timberland.
Bruce also had so much love for his store employees and considered them part of his family.
He is preceded in death by his father Rexford Holcomb and his son Scott Holcomb.Bruce had so much love for his community.
He was born in Screven County to Linda Peavy Lee and the late Bruce Irvin Jenkins. Whether attending a Rose Bowl game or watching it from home he followed them faithfully.
In 1977 Bruce moved with his family to Goldendale to start his life-long career at Holcomb’s Sentry Market. Now known as Holcomb’s Market.He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Holcomb; his mother Mary M. Holcomb; daughters: Sarah (John) Holcomb-Reilly, Staci (Kevin) Allen; sons: Tony (Keely) Royce and Jai Campbell; sisters: Connie Wilson and Diane Holcomb; niece: Caitlin Wilson; and grandchildren: Connor, Mathew, Seth, Jailin, Jordan, Jaiden (Bentley), Justin, Josey, Christian, and Char.