Gaylen D. Combs

Gaylen D. Combs, 68, of Sioux City, passed away April 12, 2020 at a local hospital.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Gaylen was born on March 11, 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa to LaVeral and Virginia (Clay) Combs.  Gaylen worked in production at John Morrell for over 30 years.  In his younger years he was a youth boxer and helped train and care for horses, leading to his love for horse racing.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards (especially poker), and Nebraska football. 

Those left to honor his memory include his children: Penny (Ernesto) Mercado-Combs, Sioux City, Tonya (Ben) Stevens, Sioux City, Mark (Tania) Combs, Milwaukee, WI; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Mason; brothers: Mike Combs, Ronnie Combs, Timmy Combs, Jeff Combs, Carl Combs, and Tracy Combs, all of Sioux City; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Carolyn Hunt, Lori Combs, Marlene Bellis, Richard Hunt, Doug Hunt, Ed Combs, and Tommy Combs.