Stewart “Stu” William McCombs, Jr., died Nov. 24 at his Bainbridge Island home after a long illness.

He was born Oct. 3, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Stewart William McCombs, Sr. and Alice Mason Douglas.

He grew up and attended college in Phoenix, Ariz. He was an Air Force pilot during the Korean conflict.

He settled in Honolulu and during his 38 years there worked primarily with Starr Seigle McCombs Advertising Agency. He was Man of the Year in 1982 for the Advertising Federation of Hawaii and the Silver Medal winner in 1984 as honored by the Advertising Agency Association of America.

He was involved in many charitable works. He served on the board of directors for the Pacific Foundation for Cancer Research, Goodwill Industries of Honolulu, Children’s Advocacy of Honolulu, Easter Seal Society of Hawaii; as president of AAAA of Hawaii, and as president of Economic Development Corporation of Hawaii.

For nine years, he was the first tee announcer for the Lady’s Hawaiian Open and he was an accomplished golfer himself, USGA Senior Champion of Hawaii twice and enjoyed playing at Wing Point Golf and Country Club when he moved to Bainbridge Island.

His his survived by wife Keiki, Bainbridge Island; one son, Douglas Stewart McCombs, Bainbridge Island; one daughter, Sally McCombs Wilburn, Volcano, Hawaii; one sister, Joanne Hayward, Phoenix, Ariz.; and four grandchildren.

A family gathering and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County, Box 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.