Joey Martens Lenz

Joey Martens Lenz, 32, of Conroe, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 1 at Fort Hood Army Base in Killeen, Texas unexpectedly from reasons unknown in his sleep. Joey was born November 16, 1989, in Baytown, Texas to his parents, Margie Martens (Lenz) Taylor and Ted Michael Lenz. Joey was the youngest of their three sons. His brothers are Timothy Scott Lenz of Houston married to Valerie Lenz of Houston, and Cody Michael Lenz married to Angela Lenz of La Porte. Joey was a Specialist in the United States Army and enlisted in September 2017. After re-enlisting in October 2020, he had a change of career paths and was preparing to leave the Army in the next month to live in Conroe and explore civilian options as a Generator Mechanic. He was an enthusiastic, caring, and kind young man known for his deep passion of all animals especially cats and dogs. He always had a cat living with him in civilian life. While a soldier in the Army he was pursuing opportunities to volunteer at the local animal shelter. Joey was looking forward to having a pet when he came back home. Joey had a new hobby using the “Insta-pot” to make macaroni and cheese in his barracks and exploring other easy to make recipes. He proudly shared his recipes with his mom through texts. His favorite music group was Blink 182. He went to every concert that came to Houston since he was twelve years old. He even had the Blink 182 tattoo embedded on his chest. His friends are encouraged to wear their favorite Blink 182 shirts to the service. His humor was contagious, and he never met a stranger. He was known as the life of any gathering or “Lights Out Lenz.” His friends referred to him as the King of One-Liners and Giver of Nicknames. He loved his family with his entire being and was devoted to his mom. He will always be her Mama’s Boy. Joey is survived by his immediate family-mother Margie Taylor and stepfather Jeff Taylor, his father Ted Lenz and wife Nina Lenz; his brothers Timothy Lenz with wife Valerie, daughters Willa and Elle; Cody Lenz and wife Angela Lenz with son Cooper Lenz and Lily Lenz, Stepsister, Jamie Lynn La Fuente of Sonora, California with husband Ian La Fuente, and children Lathan and Avery. He is also survived by numerous extended family members. Services are Wednesday, February 9 at 11am at Tree of Life Lutheran Church located at 3201 N Loop 336 W. Conroe, Texas 77304. All are welcome to celebrate Joey’s life with food, family and friends at the church immediately following the service. The procession will leave at 2pm from the church to Forest Park in The Woodlands, 18000 Interstate 45 S The Woodlands, 77384. In lieu of flowers, you may donate in Joey’s name to your favorite animal shelter or animal rescue organization. Please attend the services if you know the family or Joey Lenz. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the Lenz family.