Major Lewellen, 86, of Mullins passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at MUSC Health Marion Medical Center. He was born in Dillon County on June 23, 1932, a son of the late W.J. and Emma Bailey Lewellen. He owned and operated Lewellen's Mobile Home Park in the Scotch Community. He was not afraid of work and could often be found on his tractor cutting grass. He loved his family and especially his beloved Mary, his wife and best friend of 67 years. He also enjoyed car racing.

Major was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by a son Mitchell Lewellen; a daughter, Alma Ruth Lewellen and several siblings.

In addition to his wife, Mary, Major is survived by a son, Levon Lewellen (Wayne) of Hartsville; a daughter, Judy Ford (Jimmy) of Mullins; six grandchildren, Magen Ford, Adam Rogers (Amy), Jimmy Ford II (Jessi), Chris, Matthew, and Lee Lewellen; ten great-grandchildren, Makayla and A.J. Rogers, Weston, Braden, Eli, Molly, Carilee, Madison, Evan and Penny Lewellen; two great-great grandchildren, Landyn Rogers and Serenity Holden, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Meares Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019 in the chapel of Meares Funeral Home with Reverend John Rogers officiating. Burial will be at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.