Rich Old Man Dresses as Homeless and Visits Huge Grocery Store to Determine His Heir – Story of the Day

When 90-year-old Mr. Larry Hutchins, owner of Texas’ largest grocery chain, realized he had no heirs, he decided to find one himself—by disguising as a homeless man and visiting his own store.

With no family and no desire to leave his fortune to charity or untrustworthy friends, he wanted someone who truly valued hard work. Dressed in shabby clothes and a fake beard, he entered his store asking for help.

He was met with cruelty. The cashier, customers, and even staff treated him with disgust. Just as he was about to leave disheartened, a young man named Lewis stepped in.

Lewis, the store’s administrator, defended the old man, bought him groceries, and treated him with dignity. When asked why, he explained that Mr. Hutchins had once given him a chance when he had nothing, and he was simply paying that kindness forward.

Moved by his compassion and integrity, Mr. Hutchins quietly decided: Lewis would be his heir.

Seven years later, when Mr. Hutchins passed away, Lewis received everything—along with a letter revealing the truth about the old man in disguise.