If you’ve watched WJBF News Channel 6 over the years, you’re familiar with the Lewis Family of Lincolnton, Georgia. The family has announced its retirement on its website. The state on the website says they want to thank all their friends and fans who have supported them during these past 60 years.

If you’ve watched WJBF News Channel 6 over the years, you’re familiar with the Lewis Family, of Lincolnton, Georgia. The family has announced its retirement on its website. The state on the website says they want to thank all their friends and fans who have supported them during these past 60 years.

Fans of the music flock to Lincoln County, Georgia to catch the best of bluegrass at the annual festival hosted by the Lewis Family, But after 22 years this will be the final festival. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has more on this sad note, and the end of an era.

He was a legend in the gospel music world, and he’s still a legend in his hometown. Monday, James Roy “Pop” Lewis, of the Lewis Family, was honored and remembered in Lincolnton, Georgia. Count on WJBF-TV News Channel 6’s Joy Howe for the story.