Donald Alfred McCombs Sr.

Donald Alfred McCombs Sr., age 92 passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. 

Don was born on January 16, 1934 in Middletown, New York to Alfred and Ruby McCombs.  He worked in the soft drink business for 39 years before retiring in 1996, he was always known as the R.C. Man (R.C. Cola). 

He leaves behind 4 daughters: Deborah Johnson of London, Ohio, Tamara Sue Walker of Boston, Massachusetts, Melody (Dana) Harris of Springfield, Ohio and Sandra Brown of Lakeview, Ohio; 1 son, James T. McCombs of Bellefontaine, Ohio.  He had several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Maggie McCombs; 2 daughters, Nancy Jo Ferryman and Terry Duffy and 1 son Donald McCombs Jr. 

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Jackson Lytle & Lewis Life Celebration Center, 2425 N. Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio 45503 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. with his funeral beginning at 1:00 p.m. Don will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  Condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com