Steve Lance

Steven Wayne Lance, 56, of Kingsland, Texas passed away April 3, 2021. He was born to Barney and Eva (Courtney) Lance on May 10, 1964 in Tehran, Iran.

Steve was born into a Military family and lived many places in his youth. His roots were in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. He graduated from McAllen Memorial High School in 1982. Steve was an accomplished musician and song writer. He was a founding member of the band Xenolith and his claim to fame was the song “A Different Kind of Rock”, it was also the translation of the bands name. As a true rocker, Steve could often be found with the windows rolled down jamming to Tom Petty, STYX, AC-DC, and Alanis Morrissette.

Steve relocated to the Hill Country town of Kingsland in the early 1990’s and worked in the water and wastewater industry. He made an impact with his friendly smile and kind demeanor on everyone he met. Steve could often be found honing his skills at pool and shuffleboard at Reverend Jim’s while enjoying a cold draft beer. He was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and never missed a game. He also enjoyed following golf on T.V., teaching and sharing his knowledge with family and friends, and indulging in a big piece of red velvet cheesecake.

Steve is survived by his daughters, Melissa Nachelle Lance, and boyfriend James Humble, and Natasha Geller and husband Randall; siblings, Kenneth Lance, and wife Dedra, Anette Carter, Brad Carter, Jeff Carter, and Bill Carter, Jr; nieces and nephews, Allison Lance, Sophia Carter, Carlene Savard, Nicholas Carter, Travis Carter, Allison Semler, and Devon Ogrodowicz. He also leaves his beloved grand dogs, Camo and Daisy, ex-wife Angela Carnes and husband Wendell, and countless friends who will cherish his memory forever.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Eva Lance.

A benefit to help Steve’s family will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Reverend Jim’s Dam Pub, 19605 TX-29, Buchanan Dam, Texas 78639 starting at 11:00 A.M. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 25 starting at noon at Steve’s home in Kingsland. An online guest registry may be signed at www.PutnamCares.com.

Steve’s care entrusted to Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory, 145 Texas Avenue, Kingsland, Texas 78639