Jeffery McComb

Jeffery Wallace McComb, age 60, passed away peacefully in hospital hospice Friday, May 30th, 2025. We find comfort in knowing that he is happy to be home in his Heavenly Father's care and no longer suffering from the challenges he faced in this life.

He was born on December 30th, 1964, in Boulder City, Nevada. His loving parents, Kent Walter McComb and Sharon Jones McComb, raised him alongside his two siblings. Jeff was a tall child, eventually standing at 6'4".

Jeff advanced through the public school system in Boulder City. During his senior year, he had the opportunity to play on the football team. He attended Dixie State College and later graduated with an associate degree . He had a deep love of learning. He worked in Non-Destructive testing (NDT), specifically testing magnetic particles, for many years.

He enjoyed exercising his artistic talents such as architectural design, motor vehicles, and poetry. Jeff's other interests included: shooting, going to the movies, attending Jazz games, visiting family, spoiling others on holidays, and soda runs.

Holidays, especially Christmas, were the joy of his life. He loved giving gifts and always made sure everyone felt well-loved. He never expected anything in return. Some of his favorite gifts to give were gift cards and TV's .

Food played a significant role in his life. It was very social for him and you could often find him snacking on chips and salsa. His favorite way to eat a watermelon was to cut it in half and eat it up with a spoon. He would rarely be found eating his least favorite foods of casserole and gravy. His family would often hear him ask, "What ya having for dinner?"

Jeff enjoyed traveling within the United States. One of his fondest memories was the summer following his senior year where he spent his summer in Hawaii picking pineapples with his cousin Mark. He later answered a call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Bernardino, California. He also took several trips back East. One of his favorite vacations, however, was a family trip to Park City, Utah where he spent quality time with his grandchildren.

He loved to go visit his daughter and her family. They would always do as much as they could in the short amount of time they had. His first stop was always the grocery store with his daughter so she could get $100.00 worth of groceries for her family. They would then play at parks, go to concerts, Jazz Games, bowling, arcades, trampoline parks, baseball games, swimming and have movie nights.

While growing up Jeff helped build many homes in Boulder City. His family also enjoyed building Bar SK, the family ranch in Shoal Creek, Utah. He settled down in Central, Utah, where he built his final house with the help of his father. It was there he made many memories with his daughter, Sarah. Together they loved walking through Pine Valley. His three favorite games to play with Sarah and family were Mexican Train, Monopoly, and Yahtzee. He loved family gatherings at the ranch where they would ride four wheelers and have dutch oven cooking.

You could often find him going on adventures with his good friend, Alan. He enjoyed helping his father with the cows at the ranch. It was there that he developed a strong work ethic. He was punctual, if not thirty minutes to an hour early to everywhere he needed to be. He was someone you could count on.

He was deeply involved in his community at the Red Rock Center for Independence in St. George, and enjoyed the yearly camping trip where he always made sure there was more than enough soda for everyone.

Jeff loved to write words of promise and faith. This is an excerpt from one of his favorite poems he published titled "I Have a Dream":

"And on the mountaintop stood he, To thank a friend in hand. One more time he walked with God, To view the Promised Land."

We will miss him deeply here on earth, but his memory will live on in each of us. Jeff's life was a testament to the power of kindness, the importance of family, and the quiet strength found in humility. His heart was larger than life, and his impact on everyone who knew him was immeasurable.

He had the rare gift of making everyone feel valued, seen, and loved. Whether through his words of encouragement, his unwavering support, or his gentle smile, Jeff had a way of turning ordinary moments into memories that will last a lifetime. His kindness was given freely.

He was the kind of person who saw the good in others, who gave selflessly, and who faced every challenge with grace. The way he lived-thoughtful, humble, and endlessly patient-was a reminder to all of us of how to live with purpose and love. His example will continue to guide us in ways that words can't fully capture.

Through every hardship he faced, Jeffery remained a beacon of resilience and warmth. His ability to smile in the face of adversity, to support others without asking for anything in return, and to always choose kindness over anger, is an example to us all.

He was an incredible father, G-PA, friend, and mentor. He loved supporting his family in all of their pursuits and seeing them succeed. His legacy is not just in the things he did but in the way he made people feel-special, loved, and important. Jeff was, and always will be, a shining example of what it means to be truly great.

Though we are heartbroken at his passing, we find peace in knowing that his influence will live on in the love he shared, the lessons he taught, and the countless lives he touched. We are forever blessed to have had him in our lives, and we will carry his light with us, honoring his memory in all that we do.

He is survived by his father, Kent Walter McComb ( Pearl Ann Lewis McComb ), of St. George, UT. His only daughter Sarah Nicole Erwin ( Paul Hadfield Erwin) of Salem, Ut. His five grandchildren, Sawyer Oak , Ellis Elm, Winston Pine, Alden Teak, and Poppy Maeve Erwin. His sister Rochelle Blackburn (Springfield, Mo) ; his brother Ron McComb ( Illinois) . He is preceded in death by his mother Sharon Jones , Uncle Robert B, Uncle Max McComb, Robert C. And Blanche McComb, Alyn and Melba Jones.

There will be a private family service at a later date. We hope to continue to honor him with the same kindness and light that he showed so many over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Red Rock Center for Independence at www.rrci.org/donate.

We appreciate the help of Intermountain Hospital Saint George doctors and nurses during the last week of his life. We wish to acknowledge the special care given to him from Intermountain Counseling and Psychology over the years. Lastly, we appreciate the care given at Autumn Park Assisted living where he found many friends and a place to call home.

Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff Street, St. George, Utah. 435-673-2454.

Friends and family are invited to sign Jeffery's online guest book at www.spilsburymotuary.com.