Sean Christopher Coombs, 50, of Fairmont, passed away at home on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2020.
Sean was born on Aug. 12, 1970. He is the son of Johnett “Cookie” Coombs and the late James E. Coombs, of Morgantown. He is survived by brother, Scott Coombs (Jen Coombs), of Granada Hills, Calif.; sisters Nora Sheets, of Morgantown, Beth Sheets, of Centreville, Va., and Kytt Howard, of Morgantown; an aunt, Leslie Garretson (Sam Garretson), of Marietta, Ga.; cousin, Anne Coombs (Toni Pisani), of Tampa, Fla.; and his beloved cat, Smudge Zappa.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Doug Coombs and Jamie Coombs.
Sean was a head facilitator for Greater Recovery and Community Empowerment (GRaCE) with the Recovery Coach/Life Coach Academies, West Virginia. He served as a recovery coach professional for GRaCE’s Blue Ridge Resource Center as an outstanding volunteer. Sean was devoted to helping others overcome obstacles in their lives which was evidenced by the many people he helped.
Sean was a Renaissance man. He was an artist at heart and crafted beautiful items from metal and wood — skills inherited from his late grandfather, Leslie Jamison. He enjoyed spending time at Pennsic, with the Society for Creative Anachronism in addition to his walk-on role in the movie “The Last of the Mohicans.” Sean was also a talented chef. Prior to working with GRaCE, Sean created delicious meals at restaurants in West Virginia, North Carolina and Wisconsin. He was especially proud of serving as personal chef for the governor of Minnesota.
Sean never met a stray cat that wasn’t immediately taken under his wing to be loved, cared for and placed in the perfect home.
Sean’s family wishes to thank the many people in his life that he loved and cherished.
On Sean’s wall hung these inspiring words: “Today is the day. Live your life with hope. Be good to yourself, fall in love, create happiness, be courageous at heart, make friends everywhere you go, believe in your own power, strength and fortitude. Surround yourself with love, take chances — this is your life, make it beautiful.”
Arrangements are under the direction of Hastings Funeral Home. His wish of cremation will be honored. Due to COVID-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers and to honor Sean’s desire to help others through difficult times and his love of animals please consider donating to West Virginia Sober Living of Morgantown, GRaCE: Greater Recovery and Community Empowerment, P.O. Box 2079, Hedgesville, West Virginia, 25427, or the Marion County Humane Society of Fairmont.
The family requests that friends and family post remembrances, photos and condolences to Sean’s Facebook page or the funeral home’s website.
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