Conover, John Franklin Lutz, Jr., 79 passed away at his home on July 30, 2019.
Born on July 23, 1940 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late John Franklin Lutz, Sr. and Gertrude Bentley. Retired after 50 years in the Hosiery industry with Ellis Hosiery, Beaver’s Hosiery, Lineberger’s Hosiery, Hollar Hosiery and Samz’ Hosiery. Some of John’s hobbies were horse shoes and fishing. He passed the love of fishing on to his grandson, Captain Tyler Vanhoy.
Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Hartsoe.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years Joanne Lutz; a daughter, Janice Lutz- Vanhoy and husband Todd, a son John Lutz III and wife Deanna and youngest daughter Janet Lutz; 2 sisters, Ivey Hollifield and Peggy Lutz and a brother, James Lutz and wife Guylene.
A memorial service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home at 2 pm on Friday, August 2, 2019 with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Rd. Newton, NC 28658 and Meals on Wheels at Senior Nutrition Services of Catawba County at Boundary St. Newton, NC 28658.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Lutz family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
