Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia for Dr. J. Roy McComb, 84, of Columbia, who passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024. Interment will be at Spring Valley Cemetery in Mathiston, Mississippi, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 11:00 am. Dr. Gene Henderson and Bro. Don Lum will officiate the services. Bo Parker will provide special music. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Hathorn Funeral Home.

Dr. J. Roy was a longtime resident of Marion County serving his community in two outstanding roles. He devoted his life to ministry serving as the Pastor for First Baptist Church of Columbia for 16 years. Dr. J. Roy loved to travel both domestic and foreign. He went on numerous missionary trips spreading the gospel. He was also employed by First Southern Bank for 10 years serving as CEO for 5 years. Dr. J. Roy enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren. Some of his hobbies included hunting, playing sports and supporting MS State University.

Dr. J. Roy's faith in Christ was paramount in his life and the heartbeat of all he was, all he did, and all he accomplished.  The lives he touched are too numerous to mention, but his legacy will continually live in all the people who were affected by his selfless giving, his character, and his love for Christ.

He was preceded in death by his Father, William O. McComb; Mother, Willie R. McComb; one Sister, Dee Newingham.

He is survived by his Wife of 58 years, Donna McComb of Columbia, MS; two Sons, Donovan McComb (Joy) and David McComb; one Daughter, Cynthia Davis (Kevin); three Brothers, Dwight McComb, Sr. (Sally), Carles McComb (Cathy), Mark McComb (Linda); three Grandchildren, Nicole Greer (Deryk), Taylor Merritt (David), Grayson McComb; six Great-Grandchildren and one Great Great-Grandchild, and a number of Nieces and Nephews.

Pallbearers will be Daulton Turnage, Riley Turnage, Elijah Nibert, Todd Gurley, Thomas Gurley, Will McComb, Dwight McComb, Jr., Grayson McComb, Lance Thornhill.

In Leu of flowers, donations can be made to, Tri-County Baptist Association Missions

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com