Longtime TX Christian House of Prayer Pastor Nate Holcomb Passes Away Tuesday In Killeen

KILLEEN, TX. (THECOUNT) — Nate Holcomb, longtime pastor of Christian House of Prayer, in Killeen, Texas, has passed away on Tuesday.

Holcomb, 66, died according to a statement posted on Facebook by the church and by Killeen city councilman Gregory Johnson.

“Our beloved apostle, bishop and pastor Nate Holcomb received his promotion this afternoon and is now in the presence of the lord,” the church said on Facebook.

“He lived a rich and fruitful life that inspired many generations to follow and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior,’ Councilman Johnson said. ‘He has left a true legacy and example for aspiring servant leaders, like myself, to follow.”

A cause of death was not provided.

Holcomb was born and raised in Philadelphia, according to his bio on the church’s website. He first arrived to Fort Hood in January 1980, and began a Bible study group in his first week there, the bio said. When he first started the Christian House of Prayer Ministries, there were just 13 members, the bio said. source

The church, located at, 3300 E Stan Schlueter Loop, in Killeen, TX, is now one of the largest in the Central Texas area, with at least 1000 people attending on Sundays, according to its website.

Killeen city councilman Gregory Johnson is a member of the church, and he posted his sentiments about pastor Holcomb’s passing on Facebook.

Killeen is a city in central Texas. It’s known for the Fort Hood military base. The base includes the 1st Cavalry Museum, featuring an outdoor exhibition of historic military vehicles. On the Central Texas College campus, the Mayborn Science Theater hosts planetarium shows. Lions Club Park has a swimming pool and a playground. East of the city, Temple Lake Park has picnic areas, a beach and bass-filled waters, according to wikipedia.

Funeral services for the beloved pastor have not yet been announced.