James "Fluky" Newcomb, 87, of Providence, KY passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at his home. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Providence, KY.   He was mine manager at Dotiki Mines for 26 years.He was an avid CUBS fan. He is preceded in death by his father Lawrence Newcomb, his mother Tina Brook Martin, his first wife Joyce Yates Newcomb and a step-grandson Adam Pride. Survivors include his wife of 12 years June Perry Newcomb of Providence, KY 1 Son James Lawrence Newcomb and his wife Christi of St. Petersburg, Florida 1 Step-daughter Kathi Pride and her husband Ronnie of Clay, KY 2 Grandchildren Matthew and Kaitlyn Newcomb and 2 Step-granddaughters Bobbie Brown and her husband Jeremy and Katie Berryman and her husband Steve. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, KY. Pastor Jeff Mandrell and Bro. Paul Stone will be officiating. Entombment will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Clay, KY with Military rites at the cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, June 10, 2016 5:00-8:00 PM at Vanover Funeral Home in Clay, KY and from 10:00 AM til service time on Saturday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, and St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St. Henderson, KY 42420.  Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. www.vanoverfuneralhome.com