Everett R. Combs

Everett Randolph Combs (January 18, 1876 – January 5, 1957) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as the first comptroller of Virginia in the 1930s and as clerk of the Virginia Senate from 1940 to 1957.

Early life Everett Randolph Combs was born January 18, 1876, in Russell County, Virginia, to Jane (née Kiser) and John Williams Combs. He attended Tazewell College from 1896 to 1897. He then taught school and farmed.

Career Combs was originally a Republican before becoming a Democrat. In 1911, Combs ran for clerk of the Russell County Circuit Court. He won the election by 600 votes. In 1919, he was re-elected as clerk and remained in office until 1927. He was a Virginia delegate at the 1940, 1944 and 1948 Democratic National Conventions.

Personal life Combs married Rassa Candler in 1897. They had two sons and five daughters, Carlton E., Earl B., Willie A., Bernice, Nancy, Mrs. Joseph A. Leslie Jr. and Mrs. Paul P. Spring. His wife died in 1949.