of Rowlett, TX
July 20, 1944 - August 20, 2011
Stephen Richard Lentz, 67, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2011, at his home in Rowlett, TX, after a lengthy illness. He was born July 20, 1944, in Sandusky, OH, to the late Ralph Frederick and Constance Joan Camp Lentz. He was a graduate of Ohio University and was employed by AT&T/Lucent for 34 years.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Lentz and step-daughter, Kelley Page.
Stephen is survived by his wife Norma Baxley Lentz of Rowlett; his son, Stephen Eric Lentz of Nashville, TN; daughters, Amanda Ryal-Mason (Brad) of Columbus, OH and Rebecca Lentz of Plano, TX; a step-son, Roger Page (Pauline) of Bauxite, AR; a step-daughter, Michelle Page of Little Rock, AR; an uncle, Richard Camp of Florida, 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and several cousins.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Alexander First Baptist Church with Bro. Mark Ray officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bauxite.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 23rd at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, AR (315-4047).
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hope 4 Refugees, 1515 N. Town East Blvd., Mesquite, TX 75150.
There will also be a memorial service held at First Baptist Church in Rockwall, TX at a time yet to be determined.
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9 Condolence(s)
June Zinn (George)
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Norma and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss.First Raymond then George now Stephen. I know your love for our heavenly father will help you get thourgh these hard times . My prayers and thoughts are with you. June Zinn
Arlene Bitely
Thursday, August 25, 2011
I worked with Steve for about nine years. I can get on the TTYLR blog. I am sorry Steve is no longer with us....he was so sweet and a lot of fun and I have great memories of his kindness
John & Kathy Ruess
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Norma,
We are so saddened by your loss. Stephen was a true friend and someone who will be greatly missed.
Shirley Miller
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Norma:
I worked for many years with Steve and enjoyed working with him. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Anthony & Mary Interrante
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Norma & Rebecca,
Stephen is out of his pain and resting peacefully with the Lord. Stephen was the epitome of a gentleman! You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Blessings,
The Interrantes
Janis Jones
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Norma, I am sorry I cannot be with you as you lay Stephen to rest. I wish I could take away your pain. I will honor Stephen's memory at the memorial service in Rowlett. We are with you in spirit.
Donna Bunting Green, AA-Criminal Justice
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Lentz's passing. I did not know him, but my prayers will be with his family and friends as they go through their grieving process.
Sincerely and Respectfully submitted,
Donna Bunting Green, AA-Criminal Justice
West Memphis, Arkansas
Marcia and Tom Robbins
Monday, August 22, 2011
Norma:
We will miss him. May God peace follow you and comfort you during this time.
Marcia and Tom Robbins
Ola Bramlett
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Norma and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort each of you during this time of sorrow.
God Bless
Ola Hawkins Bramlett