HICKORY- Ned Crawford Lutz, 75, of Hickory, NC passed away August 9, 2021 surrounded by family. Ned was born to Crawford William Lutz and Kathryn Barkley Lutz in Newton, NC. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Sigmon Lutz, his two children, Eric Lutz (Lois Lutz, wife) of Bend, OR and Jennifer Lutz (Michael Moelter, husband) of San Francisco, CA, his brother, Randy Lutz of Lenoir, NC, and many nieces and nephews. Ned is predeceased by his parents and three half-siblings, Earl Lutz, J.D. Lutz, and Dorothy Lutz Little.
Following a childhood full of outdoor adventures and horseback riding, Ned graduated from Newton-Conover High School in 1964. He met Brenda, the love of his life, at the Dairy Center in Newton, and they were married in 1966. After running an Enco service station in Jacksonville, FL, Ned next entered the printing business, first at Clay Printing Company in Hickory, NC, then as founder of Signature Press in Statesville, NC where they produced award-winning work for the furniture industry. Ned enjoyed trips with his children, beautiful beaches, and classic sports cars, and he considered any meal worthy of dessert, even breakfast.
No services are planned at this time due to pandemic precautions. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to your favorite charity.
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