Johnnie Lee Hellard, 80, of Mocksville, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.

He was born on October 31, 1944, in Davie County, to the late Reuben and Ruth Peacock Hellard.

Johnnie was a member of Turrentine Baptist Church. He also was a local auctioneer with U-Bid Auction, and was an owner of Crossroads General Store. Johnnie took great pride in his '34 Ford, and enjoyed sharing it with the community at the Monday night Cruise In's in Downtown Mocksville. He also enjoyed working in his yard.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Hellard.

Survivors include his wife, Lola Hellard; four children, Melanie Harris (James), Marsi Mullins, Neal Harris (Jennifer), and Crystal Bare (Tim); two sisters, Margie Hellard, and Kathy Rogers; grandchildren, Daniel Harris, Matthew Harris, Madeline Mullins, Sydney Harris, Noah Harris, Taylor Bare, and Kinza Bare; and a K-9 companion, Abby.

A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025, Turrentine Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Carlton officiating. The family invites friends to visit with them at the church immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Turrentine Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 613 Turrentine Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028; Trellis Support Care, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; or Well Care Home Health of Davie County, 5380 U.S. Hwy 158, Advance, NC 27006.

Online condolences www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com.