John Ellwyn Gaar

John Ellwyn Gaar, 76, of Myrtle Beach died on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach.
Born on Jan. 12, 1944, in Morrison, Ill., he was the son of the late Paul and Demarris Legel Gaar.
John served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was the founder and former owner of J & K Home Furnishings.
John is survived by his children, Tamela Simpson, Robin Mahacek and Nichole Meier; and long-time companion, Sherry L. Grimes.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 31, at Living Water Baptist Church. The family received friends for one hour prior to the service. Entombment followed the service at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens in North Myrtle Beach.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, wearing of face covering and social distancing was requested.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Living Water Baptist Church, 1569 Hwy. 9 E., Longs, S.C. 29568.
A guest book is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach served the family.