John “Wingnut” C. Wingard, Jr., 75, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 15th, 2023 after a brief illness. Johnnie was a retired, self-employed owner of Wingard’s body shop in Lexington, SC.
He is survived by his son, John “Jay” (Angie); his daughter, Tracy Ellis (Dale) of Lexington; two grandchildren, Christian Ellis (Lucy) and Angel Kimley (Hunter); Angel and Hunter’s children (his great-grandchildren), Nash and Ryder Kimley; as well as his sister, Darlene Wingard.
He is predeceased by his loving wife (whom he joined in glory and just lost this January), Claudia R. Wingard; her parents, Irene and Ralph Reed; his parents, Lizzie and John Wingard, Sr.; and two sisters, Florence Epps and Jannie Jordan.
Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel at 503 North Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29072, is entrusted with his service which will be held on Thursday, September 21st, 2023 at 3:00 PM. The services will be delivered by Reverend Butch Powell, longtime family friend and counselor. The family will receive guests at the end of the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Perrie Ryan of Lexington Oncology and Amedisys Hospice for their care and service.
Memorials may be made to Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter at P.O. Box 344, Lexington, SC 29071, https://www.nkp4kids.org/donate.html
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Wingard family.
