HAMLET — John P. “Johnny” Honeycutt, 74, of Hamlet, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at Richmond Co. Hospice Haven.
He was born Oct. 11, 1946 in Mecklenberg County, a son of the late John Pernay and Viola Howell Honeycutt.
Johnny retired from Industrial Sheet Metal and was the owner of Honeycutt Auction. He also worked at Richmond County Solid Waste Collection Site and Richmond Co. Habitat For Humanity.
He was preceded in death by brothers Tommy, George and David “Red” Honeycutt; and Aunt Fannie Honeycutt.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 3, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Watson-King Funeral Home Chapel in Rockingham with the Rev. Eddie McLean officiating. Due to COVID-19, please wear face covering and continue social distancing.
Surviving, his wife, Lorriane Honeycutt of the home; children, Craig (Sara) Wilkerson, Robert “Napper” Wilkerson, Scottie (Nancy) Honeycutt, Rose (Eustus) Cook and Kelli Honeycutt; sisters, Norma McLean and Flora Annie Honeycutt; brothers Kenneth Honeycutt and J.R. Foster; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Richmond Co. Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N. Rockingham, NC 28379.
The family would to say "Thank You" to Richmond Co. Hospice Haven and Heather Rodriguez for the their special care for Johnny.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the Honeycutt family.
