Mr. Schall

John Schall, 92, of Kinston, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at NC State Veterans Home, Kinston, NC.

John was born on June 2, 1934, in Nyack, New York, to the late John Nicholas Schall and Dorothea Bassett.

John proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7). Following his military career, he continued his strong work ethic through the family business, J&R Salvage, where he instilled the importance of hard work and determination in his three sons.

In his spare time, John enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, and fishing. He and his beloved wife, Annie Cleo, were also well known for hosting their annual "Pig Pickens," a tradition that brought family and friends together for many years. These gatherings often welcomed as many as 250 guests, with some traveling from as far away as Canada. Their property would be transformed into a temporary RV park to accommodate the many visitors who came to enjoy the food, fellowship, and good times. These gatherings created countless memories for family and friends over the years.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife of more than 60 years, Annie Schall; a grandson, Jonathan Dillon Schall; and a sister, Elaine Stills.

He is survived by his three sons, Ronald Schall, Troy Schall, and John Schall (Kimberly), all of Broadway, North Carolina; two stepchildren, Barbara Coorough (Nick) of Kettering, Ohio, and Ricky Shiprow of Broadway, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Ashlynn Gibson, Melissa Bryant, Heather Sanchez, Christina Schall, and Angel Schall; and two sisters, Diana Allen and Nancy Jones.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Adcock Funeral Home and Crematory in Spring Lake, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life with Military Honors will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Adcock Funeral Home and Crematory of Spring Lake, North Carolina.