BON AIR—John Calvin Holcombe, 90, of Bon Air, departed this life on May 15, 2025.
He was born in Richmond on July 31, 1934, to Edna and Irvin Holcombe. Calvin completed Sandston Elementary School, Highland Springs High School and the University of Virginia, where he received a Bachelor of Architecture in 1957.
On the day he received his architectural degree, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army. He worked a year in a Miami architectural office before attending the Army Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he graduated as a field artillery commander. After artillery school, Calvin returned to Richmond where he served in the Army Reserve and continued his internship as an architect.
In 1962, he qualified as a Certified Architect in the State of Virginia. In 1964, he went into business for himself and practiced architecture in Richmond for over 50 years as J. Calvin Holcombe, AIA, Architect.
Calvin and Carolyn Rhinehart fell in love during their senior year at Highland Springs High School. They married in 1956. Every day during their 69 years of marriage, Calvin thanked God for his lovely wife. They had three children, Elizabeth “Beth”, John “Johnny” and David. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Bon Air; daughter, Elizabeth Fedorko (Dan) of Falls Church; brother, Larry of New Braunfels, Texas; granddaughters, Ashleigh (Cabe), Kaitlyn and Alexandra; grandson, Owen; and great-grandchildren, Skylar, Noah, Madelynn, Lenny and Raelyn.
The family will receive friends for a visitation from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at Woody Funeral Home-Huguenot Chapel 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA 23113. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 27, at Woody Funeral Home.
A private family service will be held at Washington Memorial Park Cemetery.
