operated by his daughters, who work to keep overhead at a minimum. The foundation makes small donations too, such as $1,000 to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, which are rarely publicized. McCombs had said that he was a large donor to charitable causes because "it makes me feel so good about doing it." McCombs was married to Charline Hamblin from 1950 until her death on December 12, 2019. McCombs died at his home in San Antonio on February 19, 2023 at the age of 95. Awards and honors Texas Treasure Business Award for providing employment to Texas citizens Distinguished Alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, Longhorn of the Year and the Southwestern University Distinguished Alumnus Award San Antonio Citizenship Award and induction into San Antonio Business, Texas, Texas Philanthropy, and San Antonio Sports Halls of Fame Minnesota Business and Opportunities Magazine Man of the Year Texas Business Hall of Fame in 1998 Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement in 1999. His award was presented by Awards Council member Lowry Mays. National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Gold Medal in 2001 See also Red McCombs Media References External links Red McCombs Automotive Group 1927 births 2023 deaths American real estate businesspeople Businesspeople from Texas American radio company founders American billionaires Denver Nuggets owners Giving Pledgers Minnesota Vikings owners San Antonio Spurs owners American Basketball Association executives National Basketball Association executives McCombs School of Business alumni People from Spur, Texas Businesspeople from San Antonio Sportspeople from Texas Historical preservationists Blackwater (company) people University of Texas School of Law alumni