Alva Kolb

Kerrville Alva Kolb, Jr, 87, of Kerrville, passed from this life at his home on January 2, 2011.

Born in Grapeland, TX on October 27, 1923, he was the son of Alva Kolb Sr. and Ruby Helm Kolb.

Al was a dedicated family man who enjoyed his last 8 years in Kerrville after spending many happy years in Frankston, TX.

He enjoyed hard work, serving his family, his friends, his community and his Lord. A gifted man, he was a farmer, gardener, electrician, musician and a grand story teller.

Al was dedicated to serving his country proudly and loved to tell stories of his service during WWII, where he flew 47 combat missions with the 38th Bomb Group in Mitchell B25 Bombers in the Pacific from the Phillippines, New Guinea and finally on bombing raids over Japan.
He was predeceased by his parents, and a brother, Adolph Kolb.

A gentle man, he was a devoted husband, marrying Vonceil Sumerlin on January 17, 1947.
Those left to honor and cherish his memory are his wife, Vonceil Kolb of Kerrville his daughters and soninlaws, Sue and Dean Mitchell of Leakey, TX and Stacey and Carlton Pierce of Conroe, TX 6 grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and a brother, Reeves Kolb of Crockett, TX.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Peterson Hospice, Dr. Rebecca Barrington, Dr. Michael Grocki, as well as the loving care provided by Eva Mirelez and Vera Ramirez.
There will be no visitation.

A celebration of his life will be held on January 15, 2011 at 1:00PM at Kerrville Funeral Home Main Chapel with full military honors.

The family suggests that donations in his name be made to Peterson Hospice, 1211 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028 or Hill Country Youth Ranch, 3522 Junction Highway, Ingram, TX 78025 or to the American Cancer Society.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhome.com by selecting Obituaries. Select quotSign Guestbookquot at the bottom of the individual memorial.


Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Kerrville Funeral Home.
830 8955111

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