Jerry Lentz:
CLASS OF 1961
East Southern Pines High SchoolClass of 1961
Southern pines, NC
Jerry's Story
Life
My family moved around a lot during the early years. I was born in Charlotte, NC, and by the time I reached Kindergarten age, had also lived in Knoxville, TN, Danville, VA, Lumerton, NC, Savannah, GA, and Southern Pines, NC. Kindergarten and part of 1st grade in Savannah, remainder of 1st grade in Southern Pines. 2nd grade in Mooresville, NC. 3rd, 4th and part of 5th grade in Baltimore, MD. Remainder of 5th, all of 6th, and part of 7th in Southern Pines. Part of 7th in Baltimore, then back to Southern Pines from 8th grade through graduation.
Began military career in the Navy right after high school graduation. Joined Coast Guard 6 months after
ending hitch in Navy. Retired from Coast Guard with 22 years service and rank of Lieutenant. Had always wanted to live in TX so I made the move after military retirement. Turned out to be a goo...Expand for more
d move. Found a new career with an additional retirement, cost of living reasonable, nice climate, good neighbors, no state income tax, decided to stay.
Recently worked in Longview, TX with Gregg Co Sheriffs Dept. Was in law enforcement field from Oct 84 through March 2009. Worked 5 years with Longview PD in the jail division and 19 1/2 years with Gregg County, also in the jail division. Retired from the county on March 31, 2009.
Ham radio call N4KI. Had a part-time job driving a shuttle van for the railroad and I really enjoyed it. Left that job in December 2018 after nearly 21 years of part-time/full-time employment and began full retirement. Now I enjoy photography, ham radio, and posting occasional videos on Youtube. Do a little keyboard music but nothing serious. Hope to start doing some serious travel after this pandemic madness is over.
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