John "Johnny" Monroe Combs of Yorktown, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the age of 81. John was born to the late Fred A. Combs and Hazel H. Combs. John graduated from James Weldon Johnson High School and received his certification in auto mechanics from Virginia State University. John worked for the Newport News Shipbuilding, John J. McMullen Associates, Inc., and Tidewater Naval Architects, Inc.

John joined Cary's Baptist Church as a young child where he remained a lifelong member. He was also a longtime member of Kirkwood Presbyterian Church where he loved volunteering for the yearly pumpkin patch.

John is predeceased by his parents, his brother Fred Marvin Combs and his uncle Marvin H. Hopson.

John is survived by his devoted sister, Judith C. King and her husband Herbert; his niece whom he dearly loved, Heather Buckanin and her husband Jeff; sister-in-law and longtime neighbor Jean Combs; nieces by marriage Channing Dawes and her son Richard, Michelle Stephenson and her daughters Ariel, Mia and Lauren; and a host of other friends and neighbors.

Visitation will be held at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home on Sunday, March 28, 2021 from 5 to 6 PM. John will be available for viewing at the funeral home prior to visitation starting at 1 PM. A graveside service will be held at Cary's Baptist Church on Monday, March 29, 2021 at noon, Rev. Warren D. Choice officiating. Social distancing and masks will be required at all times.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.