Edward Carlton

Holcombe

Edward "Carlton" Holcombe, 85, of Weaverville, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County and the son of the late Edd and Constance Mayo Holcombe. Carlton is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Jean Hall Holcombe and stepson Gary Stamey.

Carlton was a veteran of the US Army and the owner and operator of Holcombe Electric and was formerly an employee with Asheville Fire Department. He also served at Reems Creek Fire Department since 1966.

He is survived by his brother Jerry Holcombe (Gwen), nephew Jody Holcombe (Karen), great nephews Jordan Holcombe, Jacob Holcombe (Makensie), Jerrad Holcombe (Cassidy, and Jonah Holcombe, five great-great nieces & nephews; his life-long friends, Zane Justice and Donnie Elliott, stepsons Greg Stamey (Debbie), Randy Stamey, and Johnny Stamey; and his favorite furry feline companions, Sam, Sunny, and Gracie.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org