Lizard Lick Towing cast then and now: Where are they today?

The most recognisable face from Lizard Lick Towing is Ronnie Lee Shirley Jr., who still runs his family repossession business in North Carolina in 2026. The truTV series ended in 2014 after four seasons, but most of the cast have stayed connected to their roots. From Ronnie and Amy's continued success to Bobby Brantley's quiet family life, the cast has gone in very different directions since the cameras switched off.

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Key takeaways

• Ronnie Shirley remains the owner and director of Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery, still operating near Wendell, NC
• Amy Shirley serves as vice president of the company and has published a cookbook, Gluten-Free in Lizard Lick
• Bobby Brantley left the company after the show, married, and now lives in Pilot, NC with his eight children
• Harley Alexander Shirley, Ronnie's son, not a cast member, was shot and killed on 17 February 2022 in Garner, North Carolina
• No cast member has died, rumours about Bobby Brantley's death are false and have been repeatedly debunked

How we ranked the cast

Our rankings are based on the main and recurring cast of Lizard Lick Towing as documented by Wikipedia and multiple entertainment outlets. We rank by public prominence, with the best-known cast members placed last. Information is the most up-to-date publicly available at the time of publishing.

Cast summary

Cast member	Role on show	Current status
Ronnie Shirley	Owner / repo man	Directs Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery; pastor
Amy Shirley	Co-owner / VP	VP of company; published cookbook
Bobby Brantley	Repo agent	Lives in Pilot, NC; focuses on family
Big Juicy	Driver / office worker	Private life; raising three children
Krazy Dave Eckler	Shop mechanic	Music and community work in Rocky Cross, NC
Cassie	Bobby's on-screen girlfriend	Identity unconfirmed; private
Johnny Reynolds	Ronnie's cousin	Retired from public life

7. Johnny Reynolds

• Full name: Johnny Reynolds
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Ronnie's cousin; towing and recovery support
• Current occupation: Private

Johnny Reynolds appeared throughout Lizard Lick Towing as Ronnie Shirley's cousin, pitching in with towing and recovery work. Since the show ended, he has stepped fully out of public life. He does not maintain a visible social media presence, and no confirmed details about his current activities are available.

6. Cassie

• Full name: Not publicly confirmed
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Bobby Brantley's on-and-off girlfriend
• Current occupation: Not publicly confirmed

Cassie appeared throughout the series as Bobby Brantley's love interest. Her real name has never been officially confirmed. Some fans have speculated she is the same person as Bobby's wife, Melanie Brantley, but this has not been verified by any reliable source. She has no confirmed public profile or social media presence.

5. Krazy Dave Eckler

• Full name: David Eckler
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Shop mechanic ("KD")
• Current occupation: Musician; community activist

Krazy Dave Eckler, known on the show as "KD", now focuses on music and community work in Rocky Cross, North Carolina. He plays locally, writes music, and has participated in charity events including a vehicle exhibition for Missiles for Christ Ministry. He and Bobby Brantley previously hosted live fan video chats called Bad Dog Nation.

4. Big Juicy

• Full name: Not publicly confirmed (listed as "Diane" on Wikipedia)
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Driver and office worker
• Current occupation: Private; raising three children

Big Juicy was one of the show's most beloved characters, known for her strength and no-nonsense approach to the job. She has kept her personal life private since Lizard Lick Towing ended. She is raising three children and rarely appears in public or on social media. In 2018, she filed a complaint following a school incident involving her son.

3. Bobby Brantley

• Full name: Bobby Brantley
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Repo agent
• Current occupation: Family farmer; retired from repo work
• Current location: Pilot, North Carolina

Bobby Brantley was one of the show's breakout stars. After Lizard Lick Towing ended, he appeared in the 2015 film The Lonesome Curse. In 2019, he was diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma, a type of brain tumour, and had it surgically removed. He and his wife Melanie then moved their family to Lil' *ss Farms in Pilot, North Carolina, to focus on recovery and family life.

Bobby and Melanie Brantley have eight children together. He has remained largely off-screen since his surgery.

The "Bobby Brantley dies" episode: this claim circulates widely online but is false. No credible news outlet has confirmed his death. The rumour appears to stem from a dramatic scripted storyline from the show, combined with content-farm articles spreading misinformation.

2. Amy Shirley

• Full name: Amy Jane Shirley (née Vaughn)
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Co-owner; Ronnie's wife
• Current occupation: Vice president, Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery; author

Amy Shirley serves as vice president of Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery, which she and Ronnie founded in 1998. Before the show, she was a competitive powerlifter who earned two Junior World Records. She has also published a cookbook, Gluten-Free in Lizard Lick, and remains involved in the company's daily operations. The company's TikTok account has grown to more than one million followers.

1. Ronnie Shirley

• Full name: Ronnie Lee Shirley Jr.
• Nationality: American
• Role on show: Owner / head repo man
• Current occupation: Director, Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery; pastor
• Current location: Wendell, North Carolina

Ronnie Shirley remains the director of Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery, overseeing daily operations near Wendell, North Carolina. He and Amy started the business in 1998 with a single truck. By the time the show launched in 2011, it had grown to 15 staff and 20 trucks. He is also the pastor of the Eastern Chapter of Dirt Church.

In 2022, Ronnie suffered a devastating personal tragedy. His son, Harley Alexander Shirley, 21, was shot and killed on 17 February 2022 during a memorial balloon release in Garner, North Carolina. Sophie Hagy, 20, was paralysed in the same attack and survived. Two teenagers were charged with murder and attempted murder.

Ronnie told WRAL following his son's murder:

I don't hate you, but I don't know if I can forgive you.

Despite the tragedy, Ronnie continues to run the business.

FAQ

What happened to the Lizard Lick Towing cast now?

Most of the Lizard Lick Towing cast have stepped back from television. Ronnie and Amy Shirley still run their towing company in Wendell, North Carolina. Bobby Brantley moved to Pilot, NC to focus on his family. Supporting cast members, Big Juicy, Krazy Dave Eckler, and Johnny Reynolds, have largely returned to private life.

Who passed away from Lizard Lick Towing?

No cast member has died. The person who passed away was Harley Alexander Shirley, Ronnie Shirley's son, not a cast member. Harley, 21, was shot and killed on 17 February 2022 in Garner, North Carolina. Rumours about Bobby Brantley's death are false and unsubstantiated by any credible source.

How fake is Lizard Lick Towing?

Lizard Lick Towing aired on truTV, which describes its programming as "actuality", real situations with real people. The repossession business is genuine, but scenes were produced and dramatised for entertainment. The show has been called a "pseudo-reality series" by industry observers. truTV has never specified how much was scripted.

What happened to Cassie on Lizard Lick Towing?

Cassie appeared as Bobby Brantley's on-and-off girlfriend throughout the series. After the show ended, she has not maintained a public profile. Some fans believe she is the same person as Bobby's wife, Melanie Brantley, but this has not been confirmed. Her real name and current activities remain unverified.

Who did Bobby marry from Lizard Lick Towing?

Bobby Brantley is married to Melanie Brantley. The couple has eight children and lives at Lil' *ss Farms in Pilot, North Carolina. Some fans believe his on-screen girlfriend Cassie and Melanie Brantley are the same person, but this remains speculation, with no official confirmation from Bobby or the production.

Do Ron and Amy still own Lizard Lick Towing?

Yes. Ronnie and Amy Shirley still own and operate Lizard Lick Towing & Recovery in Lizard Lick, North Carolina, just outside Raleigh. Ronnie serves as director and Amy as vice president. The company's TikTok account has surpassed one million followers.

Lizard Lick Towing captured a wild era of reality TV. Yet, the real story happened when the cameras stopped. Today, Ronnie and Amy steer their family business forward despite profound personal heartbreak. Meanwhile, Bobby, Dave, and the rest of the crew have embraced quiet, grounded lives. Fame fades, but resilience remains. Their enduring grit proves that real life is far tougher, and more meaningful, than any script.

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