People arrvive for a memorial service for San Antonio businessman and philanthropist billionaire B.J. “Red” McCombs at the Tobin Center, Monday, Feb. 267, 2023. McCombs died Feb. 19 at the age of 95.Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News
Family, friends, and the San Antonio community came together to remember and celebrate the life of renowned San Antonio businessman Red McCombs. His funeral was held on Monday, February 27 at the Tobin Center of Performing Arts in downtown.
Former Spurs players Avery Johnson, left and Sean Elliott greet each other Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 during the memorial service for San Antonio Business titan BJ “Red” McCombs at the Tobin Center in downtown San Antonio. McCombs died Feb. 19 at age 95. Raised in the West Texas town of Spur, he built an empire that included holdings in auto dealerships, communications, professional sports teams, oil and gas exploration, real estate and ranching.William Luther/Staff
Sportscaster Don Harris, from left, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, former Spurs player Avery Johnson, and Spurs Vice President of Communications Tom James greet each other during the memorial service for Red McCombs.
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Guests arrive at Red McCombs’ funeral service
The service, titled “A Celebration of a Life Well Lived” began at 10 a.m. Guests started arriving shortly before the service started. Some recognizable faces were in the crowd, including Spurs legends Avery Johnson and Bruce Bowen. Also in attendance was Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. News 4 San Antonio’s sportscaster Don Harris, also in the venue, welcomed Johnson, and Spurs Vice President of Communications Tom James. The University of Texas at Austin band also attended.
The service was private and not open to the public.
Members of the University of Texas Longhorn Band arrive and warm up as people gather for the Red McCombs’ Celebration of Life memorial service at Tobin Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.Kin Man Hui/Staff photographer
Former San Antonio city manager Sheryl Sculley and former mayor Phil Hardberger arrive for memorial service for San Antonio businessman and philanthropist billionaire B.J. “Red” McCombs at the Tobin Center, Monday, Feb. 267, 2023. McCombs died Feb. 19 at the age of 95.Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News
Maynard Gallaway brings flowers to a memorial service for San Antonio businessman and philanthropist billionaire B.J. “Red” McCombs at the Tobin Center, Monday, Feb. 267, 2023. McCombs died Feb. 19 at the age of 95.Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-News
Last week, the Tobin Center was illuminated to honor the philanthropist and former San Antonio Spurs owner.
As MySA reported, McCombs died on February 19 at the age of 95. According to numerous reports online, the founder of Red McCombs Automotive Group died peacefully surrounded by his friends and family. McCombs is survived by his children, Marsha Shields, Connie McNab, Lynda McCombs., and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Former Spurs’ George Gervin exchanges hugs with another mourner as people gather for the Red McCombs’ Celebration of Life memorial service at Tobin Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.
Kin Man Hui/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less2of11Former Spur Sean Elliott and his wife, Claudia, arrive as people gather for the Red McCombs’ Celebration of Life memorial service at Tobin Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.Kin Man Hui/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less3of114of11Former Spurs player Avert Johnson, left and Chairman of Spurs Sports & Entertainment Peter J. Holt greet each other Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 during the memorial service for San Antonio Business titan BJ “Red” McCombs at the Tobin Center in downtown San Antonio. McCombs died Feb. 19 at age 95. Raised in the West Texas town of Spur, he built an empire that included holdings in auto dealerships, communications, professional sports teams, oil and gas exploration, real estate and ranching.William Luther/StaffShow MoreShow Less5of11Former San Antonio Spurs’ Bruce Bowen, center left, and Spurs owner Peter J. Holt arrive for memorial service for San Antonio businessman and philanthropist billionaire B.J. “Red” McCombs at the Tobin Center, Monday, Feb. 267, 2023. McCombs died Feb. 19 at the age of 95.Jerry Lara/San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less6of117of11People arrive for the Red McCombs’ Celebration of Life memorial service at Tobin Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.Kin Man Hui/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less8of11Former Spurs’ Larry Kenon gestures at a vintage car as people gather for the Red McCombs’ Celebration of Life memorial service at Tobin Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.Kin Man Hui/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less9of1110of11Former Spurs Larry Kenon (center) joins others as people gather for the Red McCombs’ Celebration of Life memorial service at Tobin Center on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.Kin Man Hui/Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less11of11
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