Jeffrey Dalton Lentz, age 62, of Troutman, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Jeffrey was born on March 16, 1960, in Iredell County to Jacob Dalton and Janine (Cashion) Lentz, Jr.
Jeffrey graduated from South Iredell High School and was employed as a machinist. Later in life he enjoyed the hobby of woodworking, making wood logic puzzles and walking canes for friends and family.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Steve Stinson in 1995. His father, Jacob Dalton Lentz, Jr. in 2013. He is survived by his son, Ian Dalton Lentz of Rock Hill, SC; his grandchildren Maximus Lentz and Katherine Lentz, of Rock Hill, SC; his mother, Janine Lentz, of Troutman; his sisters Marilyn (Dale) Bass, of Troutman and Susan Stinson of Statesville. Nieces and Nephews: Christine (Allen) Neal, of Cleveland, NC; Matthew Stinson of Troutman, NC; Andrew Stinson, of Troutman, NC and Erin Bass of High Point, NC. Great Nephews: Christopher Neal, Jaedon Neal, Keith Neal, and Kellan Neal, all of Cleveland, NC and great grandniece, Nevaeh Neal, of Cleveland, NC.
Private graveside services will be at Stony Point Cemetery in Stony Point, NC. There will be no public visitation.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation; American Diabetes Association; or foundation of your choice.
Nicholson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family.