Johnny Carroll Lewis, Sr., 73, of Anderson, SC passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Johnny was born November 22, 1947, in Benton, Arkansas, a son of the late James Edward Lewis and the late Floy E. Davis Lewis.
Johnny owned and operated Lewis Auto Sales in Pendleton, SC. He bought, overhauled, and sold cars for many years. After his retirement, his son, Johnny, Jr. continued operating the auto business. Johnny was then free to chase his hobby; bidding on and purchasing the contents of unpaid storage units. He became the "Storage Wars Entrepreneur". The treasures found in storage units were carefully displayed in a yard sale site, where he continued to barter and dicker over prices.
Johnny had a big heart and will sorely be missed by family and the many friends he has made over the years.
Left to cherish Johnny's memory, is son, Johnny Lewis, Jr., and his wife, Kate, Terry Stone, and Kathy Stone; grandchildren, Evan, Lucas, and Olivia; brothers, Kenneth Lewis, and Roy Lewis (Earlene); sisters, Susie St. John (Robert) and Geraldine Love; and former wife, Dorothy Van Blaricom.
A Memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the McDougald Funeral Home. Reverend Dwight Greene will officiate. Masks and social distancing are recommended.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made in memory of Johnny to the charity of one's choice.
Events
Memorial service
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
2:00PM
Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main St.
Anderson, SC 29621
Phone: 8642244343