Hewett Lovvorn, Jr.

Edward Hewett Lovvorn, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Raleigh, NC on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on August 10, 1944, in Orangeburg, SC to the late Lt. Edward Hewett Lovvorn and Lillian Griffith Lovvorn Williams.

Hewett’s father, a B-24 navigator and Second Lieutenant, was killed in action over France in January 1943 during World War II, before Hewett was born. Though they never met, Hewett remained deeply proud of his father’s service, stayed close with the Lovvorn family, and honored his father’s memory throughout his life.

He graduated from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL, and earned a degree in English from the University of South Carolina. A proud native of South Carolina, he especially loved Gamecock athletics.

Hewett spent most of his career as a food broker. After graduating from USC, he began with General Foods in Greenville, SC, and later moved to Raleigh to work with D.F. Cameron Co., one of the Carolinas’ largest food brokerage firms, where he remained until retirement.

Later in life, he managed Trinity Ridge Apartments in Raleigh, where his Christmas parties for residents were always memorable and fun.

Hewett had a deep interest in military history, particularly the Civil War, and enjoyed good food, diverse music, and independent films. He loved animals, especially feeding deer, birds, and squirrels behind his home in Stafford. An avid golfer, he was a member of North Ridge Country Club, where he enjoyed playing with his regular group, affectionately known as the “Morons.”

In addition to his parents, Hewett is preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Willams, and his brother-in-law, John C. Leitner and his beloved stepfather, Ben Joe Williams; and his dear dogs, Charlie I and Charlie II.

He is survived by his sister, Susan Williams Leitner of Saint Petersburg, FL; niece, Lauren Gelston (Ben) and their children, Jack and Georgia Gelston; and niece, Jennifer Leitao and her daughter, Hayden, all of Saint Pete, FL; and a wide circle of friends.

In accordance with Hewett’s wishes, no services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SPCA of Wake County, https://spcawake.org/

"DUM SPIRO SPERO", South Carolina Motto - " While I breathe, I hope"

Service arrangements provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC.