CONVERSE: Vincent Eugene Lenzy, 56, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born November 4, 1968 in Yoakum to Barbara Jean Lenzy Ford and Emit Norwood.
Vince graduated in the class of 1988 from Yoakum High School and was a proud member of Yoakum’s Bulldog Football Team (#44), BULLDOGS FOR LIFE! He went onto college to play football at Prairie View A&M University. Then he honorably served in the United States Army
Vince made his home in Chandler, AZ., where he worked as a Car Sales Manager for various dealerships throughout the valley. Vince’s passion was barbequing and watching the Dallas Cowboys while spending time with his family and friends. He often traveled back to Sweet Home for family reunions where he thoroughly enjoyed a high pressure, intense game of dominoes.
Survivors are his wife of 26 years, Cecilia Lenzy; children, Vincent Dashay Lenzy, Briana Barrera and her son, Cavon, Desiree Rodriquez, Vincent Andrew Lenzy “Boo”; mother, Barbara Jean Lenzy Ford; siblings, Chalmon Ford “Jay” (Frankie), Brian Ford “Rudy” (Rhonda), Damon Ford (Denise), Montreal Ford “Scooby” (Destiny), Parthenia Rios (Randy), and John Hammet.
He is preceded in death by his father, Emit Norwood, Roy Lee Armstrong “Daddy Blue”, R.C. Porter “Big Head”, grandparents, Oscar Wayne Lenzy and Exie B Lenzy “Be Be”.
Funeral Service 10 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home in Yoakum with Pastor Dr. Mitchell Herndon Sr. officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Oak Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Vincent Dashay Lenzy, Vincent Andrew Lenzy, Felton Dilworth, Damion Keith Ratley, Jordon Cook and Trenton Moore.
Arrangements entrusted to Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.