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1958
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2025
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John Krombach Obituary
John spent his early life in West Seneca, New York, and attended Alfred State College to pursue his career in Auto Body. He moved to Pittsboro, NC in 1977 where he started his business, Pittsboro Body Shop, and ran it for four decades.
John's passion for cars extended beyond the auto body world as he raced cars on a dirt track in New York and had a 1969 Camaro he would occasionally freshen up and take to car shows.
After several decades of owning and running his own business, he retired and moved to Henrico, NC on Lake Gaston.
John was an avid sports fan playing football and wrestling in high school and was a longtime season ticket member of the Carolina Hurricanes and was in the building to watch them win the Stanley Cup in 2006. He also enjoyed staying active by doing yard work, running, playing men's league rec inline hockey, and skiing.
John was also a fan of classic rock and, when he was younger, played drums in a band covering the classic songs he loved. You could often hear him intentionally singing the wrong words of a song just to be goofy or give his patented "finger point" dance when the mood struck.
He is preceded in death by his Father William, Mother Alice, and Brother Donald. He is survived by his son, Matthew; siblings, William (Kathy), Thomas(Sue), Robert (Patricia), the Widow of Donald, Karen, Mary Smith (Gary), Anne Stack (Stephen), and Patrick (Renee); companion Ann Keehan.
His memorial service will be held on July 26, 2025 at Hunt Springs Baptist Church at 11 a.m.
Instead of flowers, donations can be made to Operation: Coming Home or Special Operations Warrior Foundation.
https://hbawake.com/Events/Operation-Coming-Home.
https://specialops.org/.
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12 Entries
Sylvia Jackson
June 13, 2025
So sorry to hear of John´s passing. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandie (Burgess) Williams
June 11, 2025
My dearest John! He was a special person and will forever be missed. I met John in 1982 when I worked with his brother Tom. We shared a special friendship that lasted through all life changes. I will cherish every memory. Prayers to Matthew who was his whole world. He was so incredibly proud of you and loved with all that he had. Prayers to Tom and the rest of the family and friends. Much love to my dearest friend John!
Natalie Andrews Miller
June 11, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a great guy and did a lot of work for me. He was a hardworking man. May he rest in peace .
Kelly Elmore
June 6, 2025
We had so much fun together when I would cut his hair. I always remember if I said a word wrong he would correct me. He was a sweet person and a great landlord. I am so heartbroken to hear of his passing. Thinking of Matthew , family and his sweet girlfriend at this time .
Kelly Elmore
Denice Bryant
June 3, 2025
I am heartbroken to hear about John. My condolences to Matthew and his family. I will always remember, he called me Tenice forever.
Denice Bryant
Jenny Rucker
June 2, 2025
Matthew I am so sorry for your loss. You and all of the Krombach family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Springle
June 2, 2025
I was so sorry to hear about John's passing. John and I were friends for many years, along with many other members of his family. I will be forever grateful for the many memories we made together. I still have some of the old Pittsboro Body Shop tee shirts he gave me and will think of John each time I wear them. May you rest in peace my friend.
Marilyn Krombach
June 2, 2025
Sending my deepest sympathies to all of you. I had the great pleasure of knowing John and great memories of the times that Phil and I spent at the Krombach Christmas events. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Mary Smith (sister to John)
May 31, 2025
Always had fun reminiscing the days at Queen of Heaven school
Miss you brother!
Vicki Winstead
May 31, 2025
We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. May he Rest in Peace. Our deepest condolences to all of his family and friends. We had some wonderful times together and John always took great care of our family when we needed his services at Pittsboro Body Shop.
Bones
May 31, 2025
R.I.P. my friend. We shared a lot of memories together, from meeting on the beach in Florida and continuing our adventures for many years. Sad to know you are gone but the memories will always be there, lots of memories. Prayers to Mathew and the rest of your family and loved ones. Bones
Jackie Roberson
May 31, 2025
Matthew I´m so sorry to hear about your daddy, but please know that every time I went to his shop you were always his topic. He was SO proud of you and he beamed talking about you.
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