Renowned San Antonio businessman Red McCombs dies at 95
He passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones, his family says
Billy Joe “Red” McCombs, the renowned the San Antonio businessman who built a car dealership empire, reportedly died on Sunday, February 19. He was 95 years old.
Numerous reports online say the founder of Red McCombs Automotive Group died peacefully while being surrounded by family and friends. In a statement released on Monday, February 20, McCombs’ family shared a heartfelt farewell before shinning a spotlight on the positive impact he made both in the San Antonio community and across the state of Texas:
The entire McCombs Family is heartbroken to announce that our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Red McCombs, passed away on Sunday February 19, 2023.” As he drew his last breath peacefully at home, he was surrounded by family that loved and adored him.”
“Red was a visionary entrepreneur who touched many lives and impacted our community in immeasurable ways. But to us he was always, first and foremost, “Dad” or “Poppop.”
We mourn the loss of a Texas icon.
McCombs was perhaps best known in the city for his generosity towards his community, donating over millions of dollars to various organizations and philanthropies. Known as a car dealership magnate and a huge sports enthusiast, McCombs at one time owned the Minnesota Vikings and on two separate occasions owned the San Antonio Spurs.
McCombs is survived by his children, Marsha Shields, Connie McNab, Lynda McCombs., and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Condolences began pouring in on Monday, February 20.
Editors note: This story was edited to show the correct names of Red McCombs’ three children.
