Cecil Holcombe, 54, was killed by gunfire in New York, New York, on February 1, 1983. He is remembered by family and friends as hardworking, devoted to his children, churchgoing, and generous—qualities that those who knew him emphasize when speaking of the life he built after moving from Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he attended school through high school, to New York to work as a garage general manager.

No suspect, arrest, charge, trial, or conviction is identified in connection with his killing. In the absence of further case details, the personal recollections of Holcombe’s loved ones keep the focus on who he was rather than how he died.

If anyone knew Cecil Holcombe or has information about the shooting on February 1, 1983, please share what you know.