Is Lizard Lick Towing Still In Business?
Lizard Lick Towing is still in operation despite facing a family tragedy. The company, located in Lizard Lick, North Carolina, continues to provide towing and recovery services to its customers.
Ronnie Shirley, one of the stars of the reality show “Lizard Lick Towing,” owns and operates the business along with his wife, Amy Shirley.
In February 2022, their son, Harley Alexander Shirley, tragically passed away at the age of 21. Despite this heartbreaking loss, the business remains operational, serving the community of Lizard Lick and beyond.
About Lizard Lick Towing
Lizard Lick Towing is a reality television series that aired on truTV. It followed the operations of a towing company based in Lizard Lick, North Carolina.
The show featured Ron and Amy Shirley, the owners of the company, along with their team as they repossessed vehicles and dealt with various challenges in their line of work.
The show gained popularity for its combination of drama, humor, and real-life situations.
| Aspect | Details |
| Show Title | Lizard Lick Towing |
| Genre | Reality television |
| Origin | Spin-off of All Worked Up |
| Network | truTV |
| Air Dates | February 7, 2011, to August 18, 2014 |
| Location | Lizard Lick, North Carolina (near Wendell suburb) |
| Main Characters | Ron and Amy Shirley, Bobby Brantley |
| Company | Lizard Lick Towing and Recovery |
| Founding Year | 1998 |
| Owners | Ron and Amy Shirley |
| Growth | Started with one truck, grew to 15 staff members and 20 trucks in 10 years |
| Bobby Brantley’s Role | Friend of Ron, started as a dissatisfied customer, later worked at Lizard Lick to pay off his debt |
| Origin of Show | Originally considered for Wife Swap, picked up after station discovered Amy Shirley’s diverse background |
| Development | Started filming in August 2008, led to a contract with truTV |
| Premiere Dates | Season 1: February 7, 2011; Season 2: December 5, 2011; Season 3: January 21, 2013; Season 4: December 16, 2013 |
| Cancellation | End of Season 4 |
| Tragic Event | On February 17, 2022, Ron Shirley’s son, Alex Harley, was shot and killed in Garner, North Carolina |
| Legal Action | Two teenagers were arrested for the shooting of Alex Harley Shirley and his female companion, Sophie Hagy |
