Ralph Lawton Lenz, 84, of Houston, Texas entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, December 17, 2012. Lawton was born December 15, 1928 to George C. and Grace L. Lenz of Augusta, GA. He graduated in 1945 from Boys Catholic High School (GA) continuing and completing his education at The Citadel (1949) with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He then served with the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C., working on the circuitry of the USS Midway. He returned to South Carolina to work for DuPont and was transferred to Beaumont, Texas, in 1960. Lawton moved to Houston in 1969 to work for S&B Engineering and Construction and later Fluor Daniel. He worked in Saudi Arabia for 8 years before he retired in Houston in 1993. Lawton also served our country in the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of Texas. He received many honors, including awards for marksmanship and leadership and retired with the rank of Major. Lawton is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 47 years, Janet. Lawton was an active member at St. Thomas More Catholic Church and a volunteer in many capacities. He served as the president of The Maplewood Civic Club for 10 years. He had a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and will be remembered for his deep and abiding faith, strong moral character, clever wit, and unwavering dedication to his family. He will also be missed on the golf course and in the garden. We will miss you Grampy. Left to cherish his memories are his children: Dr. Matthew Lenz (Mary Carol), Eric Lenz (Donna), Margaret Lenz, Susan Kelley (Skiles), Jennifer Mason (Chris), 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother George Lenz (Peggy), and sister Louise Landry. He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Methodist Hospital and Medical Clinic of Houston and the caregivers who gave so generously of their love, kindness, and encouragement. The visitation and Rosary will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 10330 Hillcroft St., at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 21, 2012. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:30 AM. Interment to follow at Forest Park Lawndale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, The Texas Right to Life Foundation, or Houston Life Advocates. Tags: 1949
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