John was born March 17, 1980 in Warren, Ohio to John G. and Brenda (Vance) Krol of Leavittsburg, Ohio.
John married the love of his life, Lisa Devers on July 12, 2003. They moved to Clayton, North Carolina where they are raising their five sons: Dylan, Jordan, Gavin, Braxton and Hudson. He was a devoted husband, son, and father. He coached many of his sons’ ball teams.
John was a graduate of LaBrae High School, Leavittsburg, Ohio and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Clarion University in Pennsylvania. John participated in track during his high school and college years.
John was known and loved by everyone as “Coach Krol”. He taught at McGee’s Crossroads and Swift Creek Middle Schools for the last 17 years. He served as soccer, track, baseball, and football coach and mentored many students and athletes.
John was a member of Southside Church where he previously served as a deacon.
In addition to his wife and sons, he is survived by his Mom, brothers Jeremy (Paige) Krol of Stow, Ohio, and Nathan Krol of Leavittsburg, Ohio, maternal grandmother, Mary J. Vance of Leavittsburg, Ohio, mother-in-law, Mary Ann Devers of Cortland, Ohio, father-in-law, Darrell Devers of Smithfield, North Carolina, brother-in-law, Jeff Devers of Florida, Julie (Scott) Bilyeu of California. He also had many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that loved him very much.
He is preceded in death by his father, John, maternal grandfather, Ralph Vance and paternal grandparents, John and Mary Krol.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM January 2, 2021 at Southside Church in Clayton, NC with Pastor Ben Myers officiating. DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS links will be available on the church website to sign up to attend in person or participate in an online live stream. Please visit the church website at www.southsidechurch.info . Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Clayton, NC.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John’s memory to Swift Creek Middle School Athletic Booster Club at 325 Norris Rd. Clayton, NC 27520. Memo: “Krol Memorial”.
On line condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton, North Carolina is honored to assist the Krol family.
