Edward Hewett Lovvorn, Jr.

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.

Sadly, Hewett’s father—a B-24 navigator and Second Lieutenant—was killed in action over France in January 1943 during WWII, before Hewett was born. Though they never met, Hewett remained deeply proud of his father’s service. He remained close with the Lovvorn family throughout his life and kept his father's memory alive.

Hewett graduated from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, FL. He attended and graduated from the University of South Carolina, majoring in English. He was a very proud son and native of South Carolina, he especially loved Gamecock athletics.

Hewett spent most of his working career as a food broker. His first job after graduating from USC was with General Foods in Greenville, SC. He later came to Raleigh and worked with DF Cameron Co., one of the largest food brokerage firms in the Carolinas, until his retirement.

Hewett had a great interest and love of military history, especially the Civil War. Hewett loved good food, music and independent movies. He enjoyed playing golf and

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.

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.

According to Hewett's wishes, there are no services planned at this time.

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

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