Obituary: Floyd Earl McComb

Reverend Floyd Earl McComb, a retired ordained bishop in the Church of God, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was a member of Tanglewood Church in Kinston, North Carolina, and served as an anointed and committed Bible teacher well into his retirement.

After receiving his first ministerial certificate in 1969, he was licensed in 1974 and ordained as a Bishop in the Church of God in 1978. He was a pastor for over 50 years! Floyd is survived by his wife, Mary Antwine McComb of 54 years, and their three children, Cynthia Ferguson (and husband Brian), Marcus McComb (and wife Carla), and Stephanie Towne (and husband Travis). In addition, Floyd and Mary are grandparents to Alexis, Jacob, and Kennady. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Wilma McComb.

He attended Lee College (now Lee University) and Pittsburgh University. He served as State Youth and Christian Education Director in Wisconsin and on the Ministerial Licensing Board of North Georgia for many years. He pastored churches in Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Georgia. He was known for his beautiful piano playing and singing, creative ministry approach, artistic flourish, and inventive mind. Yet, many will most remember his humble and gentle spirit and love for the Word of God. Through the years, his great support for the Church of God Teen Talent Bible Quiz program was shown as he served as the International Quizmaster for 25 years and helped to edit and produce many of the Bible Quiz manuals themselves.

Visitation will be hosted at Howard-Carter Funeral Home in Kinston, North Carolina on Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service honoring Pastor Floyd will be held at Tanglewood Church in Kinston, North Carolina on Friday, February 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM. Officiating Clergy will be Allen Stocks and Harold Jones. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Westview Cemetery in Kinston, North Carolina.

Rider Florist in Kinston is providing the family floral arrangements for the funeral since Pastor Floyd (as he was affectionately known) loved their red rose displays.

Howard-Carter Funeral Home / 1608 West Vernon Ave - Kinston, NC 28504

Tanglewood Church / 2103 Rouse Road - Kinston, NC 28504

Westview Cemetery / 917 Cleveland Drive - Kinston, NC 28504