Leonard Keith Lantz

Leonard Keith Lantz, 71, of Buckhannon, W.Va., died Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, W.Va.

He was born January 23, 1950, in Buckhannon, a son of the late Carl Denver and Imogene Reid Lantz.

On September 17, 1994, he married Elizabeth Canter Lantz, who survives of Buckhannon. Also surviving is one son, Tim Canter of Buckhannon; one brother, Clyde Denver Lantz and wife Sharon of Buckhannon; one sister, Paulette Sue Stone of Buckhannon; one brother-in-law, Wayne Allen Howes of Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Nancy Lantz of Fla.; special nephew, Clyde Lantz, II of Buckhannon and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Starlene Kay Howes; one brother, Danny Wayne Lantz and one brother-in-law, Lindon Gene Stone.

Mr. Lantz was a carpenter and a Christian by faith.

A memorial gathering will be held 11 a.m. until noon on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home with a memorial service at noon with Pastor George Jenkins officiating. In honoring Mr. Lantz’s wishes he will be cremated.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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