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Friday, October 1: Nathan has been able to stand (with assistance) and was
even able to shave himself. In recent days, doctors are becoming more
optimistic that Nathan's recovery will progress quickly.
Original story: On Saturday, September 18, Nathan fell from a hunting stand. He was able to roll and elbow-crawl to a nearby four-wheeler. We thank God for his ever present mercy which miraculously allowed Nathan to drive to a nearby home where he received immediate help. He was rushed to an area hospital where he was stabilized. He was then taken to a Chapel Hill, North Carolina hospital. Doctors determined that Nathan had sustained multiple serious injuries, including a broken vertebrae in his back, a broken wrist, and other lesser traumas. We will do our best to keep current information here. |
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Mike's Family has had a difficult year, as the following news will point out. Mrs.
Piccola Holcomb, age 80 of Jasper, passed away on Wednesday, August 11,
2010, at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital. Funeral Services were held at Price Creek Baptist Church at 11
a.m. on Monday, August 16, 2010.
Reverends Grant Wade and Jason Phillips officiated.
Cagle Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Nicknamed ~ 'Old Six-Four, Ninety - Four' ~ MIKE is 6'4" tall ~ Mike has been recognized by the SINGING NEWS FAN AWARDS as FAVORITE BASS SINGER six times. He is now recognized as probably the lowest bass singer traveling nationally, but Mike is always quick to point out that his emphasis is on the message and not the messenger. To God be the glory! Mike was born to Alfred Carl Holcomb, Jr. and Sarah Piccola Padgett Holcomb, on February 2, 1954, in Pickens County, Georgia, where he lived for his first 18 years. He attended Tate Elementary School grades 1 - 5. The family then moved to Jasper where Mike attended the Jasper Elementary in the 6th grade. The family moved again to a place near Talking Rock where he attended Talking Rock Elementary in the 7th grade. He then attended Pickens County High School from 8th grade through the 12th grade. During his senior year he attended the Pickens Area Vocational Technical School and graduated high school in the spring. Soon after being offered a job with the Inspirations in September, 1972, Mike dropped out of Tech school. During a revival service being held at Price Creek Baptist Church, on Wednesday morning, July 22, 1964, Mike was saved. The following Sunday, he was baptized in Fishers Creek and joined the church. Mike's first time to sing was in church at the age of 4, when he was placed on the piano bench next to his mother so the congregation could see him. His first quartet was the Happy Harmony Quartet -as bass singer- and he sang with them for about 18 months. A new group, called the Deliverance Quartet, was formed, and again Mike sang bass, emceed, set up the PA system, and did the booking. Mr. Earl Wheeler and the Marksmen booked the group for their Labor Day sing in Cumming, Georgia, along with many other groups including the Inspirations, the Kingsmen, and the Hoppers. That afternoon, Mike was asked to come and meet the Inspirations and sing a song with them on their bus. At the end of the day he was asked to come to their office and practice with them. The Inspirations manager, Martin Cook, asked if he would come prepared to travel that weekend with them. That was in 1972, and Mike is still an Inspiration to all who know him. On April 25th 1976, Mike married Bavaria Lynn Mitchell of Bryson City, NC. Bavaria's friends call her 'BOO' & you can too. Bavaria is a homemaker, and teacher. Everyone raves about Bavaria's infamous Strawberry Shortcake, especially the many groups and singers who came to the Singing In The Smokies where Bavaria operated the concessions for many years. Just ask Jerry Kirksey of the Singing News magazine!
Their son Jeremy "Nathan", was born August 10, 1977; and daughter Olivia "Niccole" was born March 27, 1979. Nathan is a star athlete and has played baseball with various semi-pro teams. He is also an teacher.
Nicolle, also a star athlete, having played volleyball and basketball equally well, graduated from Southwestern Technical Institute and was married to Nathan Pierce in the summer of 2002. Their beautiful wedding was a first for Inspiration Park. On June 24, 2005, they became the proud parent of 'little' Bavaria "Aubrey" Pierce. Sadly Nathan was called home to heaven shortly after her birth.
In addition to his Bass singing duties with the Inspirations, Mike is also an evangelist, keeps the Inspirations' inventory up to date, and still somehow manages to find time to record his television programs. Mike's weekly 30 minute television broadcast, MY HEART'S DESIRE, is now seen on cable on the WDLB Cable Network in our home county of Swain and has been added to the WDLB cable stations' lineup in the following western North Carolina counties of JACKSON, MACON, HAYWOOD, McDOWELL, AND BUNCOMBE. The program is aired as well on Clayton Christian Cable in JONESBORO, GEORGIA. For full listing, see below. MIKE'S TESTIMONY IN HIS WORDS: "My life has been consumed with service to the Lord and my family. Our children are grown, and Bavaria and I have dedicated the time that I am not singing with the Inspirations to evangelism. Christ has been the one who has brought all things together, and has kept us with His abundant grace and mercy. The calling He placed upon my life is still very real. It is the reason for the things we do every day."
To inquire about Bro. Mike
coming to your church to speak, the Holcombs may be reached at |
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Mike's First Solo Recording |
HYMNS FROM MY HEART |
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Mike can now be heard on the Internet on
Unity Broadcasting |
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Waynesville, NC Jackson & Macon Counties in NC CH 7 @ 8:30 AM Sunday STRESS FREE PRODUCTIONS Asheville, North Carolina CHARTER MEDIA CH 10 9AM Sunday & CH 98 9AM Sunday Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia - UCTV-3 |
Trenton, Georgia Pickens County, Gilmore
County Alive TV (W33-AD) |
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TO INQUIRE ABOUT ADDING THE MY HEART'S DESIRE BROADCAST TO YOUR LOCAL CABLE PROGRAM LINEUP, CALL US AT 828-497-2060, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 10 AM UNTIL 5 PM, EST . MIKE'S Preaching schedule is listed on our SCHEDULE PAGE when available. |
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"Big" Mike Holcomb
- 6'4" 94 - Celebrates 37 Years
with The Inspirations how long Mike has really been a true Inspiration in every sense of the word! Seems like only yesterday that we first met Mike Holcomb; but as some of our friends at the Singing In The Smokies Labor Day Festival pointed out, that day was over thirty-six years ago. Marlin Shubert, our bass singer at the time, had just told us that he was going to return home to his true love, Susan, and they were going to marry. We understood his reason, but that left us with waiting on God for another young Christian man who would be able to fill his shoes. In those days, long before we ever dreamed of Inspiration Park, or holding our own outdoor sings in the Smokies, we were booked to sing in Cumming, Georgia, at an outdoor, ball-field sing on Labor Day.Shortly after we got the sound system set up, the heaven's opened, the rains came, and the sing was moved indoors. We believe that this was God's hand at work to make sure we heard Mike's group, Deliverance, that afternoon. What we heard were some of the lowest notes we had ever heard from a young man. What we saw was a tall, skinny kid who couldn't stand still when he was singing! LOL We decided to approach Mike about joining the group. Thankfully, he did, and
he's been a true inspiration to everyone.
Mike, Congratulations on your 36+ years with The Inspirations and for
being honored so many times as the nation's
FAVORITE BASS SINGER
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Ron's Note: Although I rarely place special
emphasis on any commendations our members receive, Subj: Evangelist -Mike Holcomb
Date: 4/20/07 We recently had Mike Holcomb at our church for a three night revival. I will have to say that it has been years since I have witnessed the power of God any more real as it was those three nights! Bro. Mike had the power of God all over him!! The revival was awesome!!! We had fifteen souls saved (including a preacher, and a deacon)! For any pastor looking for a "man of God" to preach a revival, I highly recommend Bro. Mike. As a further note, you may have viewed Bro. Mikes television ministry and come to the conclusion that Br. Mike is a "stationary, unemotional, preacher, but let me assure you, Bro. Mike really comes alive in body, soul , and Spirit, when he gets in the pulpit!! One other thing that impressed me about Bro. Mike was the fact that he was so humble. He was not a showboat nor did he act like a celebrity. He is genuine. He and his lovely wife were indeed a blessing. Should you have any questions, any pastor can contact me at 423.645.3858 or email me at rbcgbc@aol.com. Sincerely, Rev. Ronald B. Case, Pastor: Grace Baptist Church, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380 |
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In loving memory of Alfred Holcomb, Jr. (Mike's Dad) Alfred Holcomb, Jr., ("Junior") age 80, of Jasper, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday morning, February 14, 2007, after a period of declining health. He is survived by his wife, Piccola; and one sister, Hazel Moseley of Jasper; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Bavaria Holcomb of Bryson City, North Carolina; two grandchildren; Nathan Holcomb of Gibsonville, North Carolina and Niccole H. Pierce of Bryson City; and one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Pierce also of Bryson City. Funeral services were held at Price Creek Baptist Church at
2 p.m., Friday afternoon, February 16, 2007, with the Revs. Jason Phillips and Harold
Cantrell presiding. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements were
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Pictured: Mike, Niccole & "Big" Nathan
Wednesday, October 13: Nathan is being released to go home today. He will
begin physical therapy on Friday.
The Holcomb family continues to request your prayer for Nathan and have
asked that we thank everyone for the prayers that have been lifted on
Nathan' behalf. God is good!
MICHAEL TERRY HOLCOMB
