Photo courtesy of Crofts-Crow Funeral Home - Johnson City
Johnson City, Texas
Jan 30, 1997 – May 7, 2023
Damian Andrew Lorenz, age 26, passed away on May 7th, 2023. He was born on January 30th, 1997 in Fredericksburg, TX. Damian was a graduate of LBJ High School, Class of 2015. During his time at LBJ, he was involved with the Spanish Honor Society, and his love for foreign languages was a passion that stayed with him throughout his life. Damian was also an avid hiker and enjoyed spending time in nature. He had a deep affinity for reptiles or anything creepy crawly from Scorpions to Snakes. He spent much of his free time learning about and caring for them. Additionally, he loved spending time and gaming with his friends and family. He had a great appreciation for music, art, and theater.
Damian was preceded in death by many family members. He is survived by his parents Terance and Lyndi Lorenz and Candace and Kenneth Myers; his sisters: Sarah Lorenz, Autumn Wittkohl, and Summer Wittkohl; his brothers: Dylan Lorenz, Tyler Lorenz, and Isaac Wittkohl. He is also survived by Great Grandmothers, Dottie Lorenz and Jackie Hartfield, Grandparents, Douglas Lorenz, Sandra Walker, Sally and Jerry Brooks, Bobby and Margaret Ward, Thomas Reeves, and Michael and Patty Smith, Aunts and Uncles Kim and Scott Scott, B.J. Katz, Paul Penick, Tony Penick, William Smith, Jason Smith, Shawn Ward, and Adam Ward, Niece Keileighan, and Nephew Alaska and numerous extended family and countless friends.
Damian’s passing has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will always be remembered as a young man with a contagious smile, kind heart, and adventurous spirit. Damian's family and friends will cherish the memories they have of him, and he will be deeply missed.
A memorial service honoring Damian’s life will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, May 15, 2023, at Johnson City First United Methodist Church, 105 N. LBJ Dr., Johnson City, TX 78636.
A celebration of life will follow at 3:00 PM that afternoon at the Johnson City, City Park Pavilion on Nugent Ave.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Damian's memory to The Texas Suicide Prevention Website: www.texassuicideprevention.org.
Read MoreMy sincere condolences to the entire Lorenz family. May God bless Damien and keep him and hold him in His arms now and forever. Peace be with us all.
Guy Anderson
September 23, 2023 | Spring Branch, TX
I was a friend to Damian, we would talk often and I am deeply saddened to find out about his passing. He was a kind soul and an extremely amazing person, I cared about him deeply as a friend and would check up on him regularly it wasn’t until today that I found out about his passing and I will forever cherish his memory, I will forever miss you friend and may you rest in peace, I am extremely grateful for the memories I had with you. You were a blessing to this world
Isaac Sandoval
July 06, 2023 | Austin, TX | Friend
I had the pleasure of working with Damian at Sodalis Garden Ridge assisted living and he was such a pleasure to work with with a beautiful smile, the heart and compassion he had for the elderly with dementia. He will be truly missed.
Cathy Hollis
June 18, 2023 | Universal City, TX | Coworker
I wish so badly that I got the opportunity to meet Damian in person. What a kind, funny, charismatic person he was. His laugh, good spirit, talents, and heart of gold will never leave any of our hearts. I will always have a special place in my heart where Damian’s memory and glowing smile will be. Although he may seem gone, traces of him will be with us forever, never fully making him pass on. His legacy will be kept alive in every way by his loved ones. Damian’s obvious beauty on the inside...
Gabriella Wadleigh
May 15, 2023 | Tucson, AZ | Friend
Damian Lorenz. Who was a Peter pan to my life honestly in ways that made everything we did a adventure that I will never forget. I look at little creatures differently because of him. Every life is precious. Damian was a one of a kind soul. He had a very big heart and I loved every moment we had together even if it was just us messaging each other. Damian will always be a brother to me. I love you Damian.
Shannon Meurer
May 14, 2023 | Johnson City, TX | Family
You were the most amazing and loving friend and brother. We love and miss you so much.
Tatum Meurer
May 14, 2023 | Johnson City, TX | Friend
My heart is so very heavy. You, the kindest, the most loving, free-spirited, forgiving, the most understanding, the strongest, beautiful human being to ever exist. My love for you knows no bounds. I need you to know that I see you. I see you for all that you are. Too pure for this ugly world. Rest in paradise my sweet Angel. I love you forever and always.
Laura Meurer-Ritecz
May 12, 2023 | Johnson City, TX | Friend
He was a kind person. Nothing greater, in my mind, can be said of any human being.
Michael Smi
May 10, 2023 | Johnson City, TX | Grandparent
My deepest and most sincere sympathy for your great loss, may the Lord provide comfort to the family, friends, and loved ones. And may he hold Damian in his ever loving arms.
Franciela Marin-Smith
May 10, 2023 | Blanco, TX | Friend