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John Lentz Obituary
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John Franklin Lentz, 87, died Aug. 25, 2014.
He was a member of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation beginning in 1959, and was elected the organization's president in 1981. He served as the region three director of the National Wildlife Federation from 1985 until 1995. John was named the North Carolina Conservationist of the Year in 1988, and was installed in the North Carolina Conservation Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2000, John was a recipient of the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the highest honors given to a citizen of North Carolina. He was recognized as the News and Observer's Tarheel of the Week in May 1989 for his conservation efforts.
The full obit is available at www.carterfuneral.net
Arrangements: Carter Funeral Home in Ellerbe.
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Judi Dennis
September 3, 2014
Mr. Lentz will be missed by many. I didn't know him very long but it was a pleasure to know him the short time I did. I'm sorry for your loss and know Heaven gained another good man.
Pickett Ellerbe
August 31, 2014
I played American Legion baseball for Coach Lentz many years ago and he was a man of character and integrity. He touched many young men's lives. May he rest in peach. Pickett Ellerbe, Columbia, SC
Anne Hice
August 28, 2014
Lucille & family...John will be missed
Karen Rickett
August 27, 2014
Ellerbe has lost one of its most special citizens. John was such a kind, gentle man and a dear friend of my family. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Lucille and John William.
August 27, 2014
Mr and Mrs. A Tom Covington. He was friend over 70 years.
August 27, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you during this sad time.
BSheppard - 1 Corthians 1:3,4
Wayne +Colleen Corder
August 27, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts go out for the family during this time of bereavement.
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