James M. Lentz III, age 58, passed away May 19, 2023, at his residence in Botkins, Ohio.
He was born May 9, 1965, in Newark, Ohio, to James M. Lentz Jr. and Patricia (Sullivan) Frosdick, who both survive in Celina.
Also surviving are his brother and two sisters: David Lentz, Joyce (Marc) Zizelman, and Amy (Justin) Lawler, all of Celina, and many nieces & nephews.
Jimmy was married to Sandy Lentz, who preceded him in death.
A 1983 graduate of Celina High School, Jimmy served with the U.S. Army in Texas from 1983-1987. He worked at OMNI Manufacturing in St. Marys for many years.
A gentle soul, Jimmy was very kind and generous, and had literally given someone the shirt off of his back. He was known to take care of others before himself.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 3rd, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Brian Vernon, officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to services on Saturday, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM.
Following the service, Military Rites will be conducted at the funeral home by Celina VFW Post #5713 and Celina American Legion Post #210.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the C.A.L.L. Food Pantry in Celina.
Condolences can be expressed to Jimmy's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.