Howard (Harvey) Johnson Lutz Jr.

January 2, 1959 - December 22, 2020

Howard (Harvey) Johnson Lutz, Jr. age 61 of Woodstock VA and formerly from Glengary, WV, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the home of his sister, Teresa Richard. He was lovingly surrounded by his brothers and sisters as he peacefully transitioned into his new life. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 28 at 1:00 pm at Sunset View Memorial Gardens with his brother-in-law, Dale Bowers, officiating. Harvey was born January 2, 1959 and was the son of the late Howard (Hardy) and Gerlene (Helsley) Lutz. He was a 1977 graduate of Central High School. He is survived by one daughter, Shannon Martinez of Georgetown, TX; two brothers, Tim and Donna Lutz, Herbie and Andrea Lutz; two sisters, Teresa and Johnny Richard, Lisa and Dale Bowers; several nieces and nephews and special friends Richard and Jeannie Swisher. Harvey worked as a food clerk for Martin’s Foods and Food Lion Grocery in Winchester VA and as a sheet metal installer for Furlong’s Sheet Metal in Winchester VA. He most recently worked at Food Lion in Mt. Jackson VA. Harvey enjoyed the outdoors, his dogs, NASCAR and his family. He was fun and lovable and was deeply loved. He bravely fought a 6-month battle with cancer but was unable to overcome the devastating effects of cancer treatment. He lived the past two years with his beloved mother and provided much help and comfort to her following the death of his father. His mother preceded him in death by four days. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601. Online Condolences can be left at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.