Terry D. Holcomb's Obituary
Terry Don “T.D.” Holcomb, 67, of Burr Ferry, Louisiana, passed away on November 27, 2025, at a hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana. T.D. was born on July 1, 1958, in Heavener, Oklahoma, where he was raised by his parents, Donald R. (“Sody”) and Sue Ann Holcomb.
T.D. had a lifelong love of sports and was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan. After graduating from Heavener High School—where he excelled in football and baseball—he attended the University of Oklahoma before enlisting in the United States Army. He served honorably, attaining the rank of E-6.
T.D.’s military career was distinguished and marked by elite service. He completed Infantry School, Advanced Infantry Training, Basic Airborne Course, Ranger School, and Air Assault School. He served in Special Operations units including the 3rd Special Forces Group, 5th Special Forces Group, and the 75th Ranger Regiment. His assignments brought him to Central America and Eastern Europe, where he served with professionalism and courage. His final duty station was with FORSCOM FC Company D, 5/187th Infantry Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
His awards and badges included the Army Service Ribbon, Air Assault Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksman Badge, Expert Hand Grenade Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, Dutch Parachutist Badge, Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Jungle Expert Badge.
Following his Army service, T.D. remained connected to the military through his work with the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, where he served as Branch Chief for Civilians on the Battlefield. When JRTC later relocated to Fort Polk, Louisiana, T.D. transferred and continued serving in that same role with dedication and pride.
On December 9, 1994, T.D. married the love of his life, Teresa Ritter. Together they made their home in Burr Ferry, where they raised their family. T.D.’s devotion to family was evident in every aspect of his life. He and Teresa enjoyed raising Paint and Quarter horses, staying active with shows and rodeos, and they shared a special love for German Shepherd dogs. He also began coaching his son in baseball at the age of four and continued to do so through high school, serving as an assistant coach for the school’s baseball team.
T.D. was preceded in death by his parents, Donald R. and Sue Ann Holcomb, and by his in-laws, Douglas R. and Carolyn Jeane Ritter.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Teresa, of the home; his children, Alexandra Holcomb of Oklahoma, Shelli Jarrell (Geoffrey) of Ohio, and Justin (LaKin) Holcomb; and his treasured granddaughter, Laynee Holcomb, all of Louisiana. He is also survived by his in-laws Darbee (Dustin) Ramsey, Teri (Bun) Park, and Robert (Crystal) Ritter, all of Louisiana; as well as his nieces and nephews—Tristan (Ariana), Destiny (Kazden), Emma, Emily, Garrett, “B,” Bailey (Havn), and Kelcie—and his grandniece, Danille Mae and Reid Foster.
T.D. leaves behind a host of friends, coworkers, and brothers-in-arms who loved, respected, and admired him.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7
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