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John Lowell Lemons

Birth	:	18 Jul 1925 Galax, Galax City, Virginia, USA
Death	:	13 Feb 2008 Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.7694016, -95.1825027
Description	:	On February 13, 2008, John Lowell Lemons, of Galax, Va., passed away joining many family members and friends with their Heavenly Father. He was a loyal husband, a supportive parent and grandparent, an unwavering friend, a compassionate giver, a committed public servant, an exceptional mentor and a worthy role model. He was born in Galax, Va., on July 18, 1925, to John Samuel and Alice Inscore Lemons and was a lifelong resident of Galax. He entered the United States Navy during World War II and served in the Armed Guard and after discharged returned to graduate from Galax High School.... Read More	On February 13, 2008, John Lowell Lemons, of Galax, Va., passed away joining many family members and friends with their Heavenly Father. He was a loyal husband, a supportive parent and grandparent, an unwavering friend, a compassionate giver, a committed public servant, an exceptional mentor and a worthy role model. He was born in Galax, Va., on July 18, 1925, to John Samuel and Alice Inscore Lemons and was a lifelong resident of Galax. He entered the United States Navy during World War II and served in the Armed Guard and after discharged returned to graduate from Galax High School. He attended the College of William and Mary extension in Norfolk before returning to Galax and entering the retail jewelry business. Following a very successful 26 year, management career with Jewel Box Stores Corporation, he purchased the Jewel Box store in Galax and formed Lemons Jewelry, Inc. which he along with his son, Phil, developed into a chain of 18 retail jewelry stores throughout Virginia. Johnny was active in the retail business on Main Street in Galax for 56 years. His many community endeavors included charter membership in the Y's Men Club, Deacon at First Baptist Church, and active participation in the Retail Merchants Association. For over 60 years he was a constant fixture working in concession stands at Galax High School athletic events. Johnny served three terms, 12 years, as a member of the Galax City Council. For two of those years he was elected Vice Mayor. He initiated and supported many programmatic and facility improvements which enhanced the city including swimming pool projects, police and courts building, and recreation center. Johnny is survived by his wife, Thomasine Calloway Lemons. On April 23, 2008, they would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. He also is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lowell and Linda Lemons, Phil and Maryellen Lemons, all of Waynesboro, Va. He leaves a brother, William Reid Lemons, of Richmond, Va.; as well as six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 8 p.m. at the Galax First Baptist Church on Friday, February 15, 2008. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2008, at the church with Dr. Winford Hendrix, the Rev. Bruce Noffsinger and the Rev. Claxton Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Felts Memorial Cemetery with Military Rites by Grayson VFW Post #7726. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Galax Foundation for Excellence in Education, P.O. Box 487, Galax, Va. 24333 or to the First Baptist Church John Lemons Memorial Fund, 1024 East Stuart Drive, Galax, Va. 24333. A guest book is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com. Published in the Roanoke Times from 2/14/2008 - 2/15/2008.

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John Lowell Lemons's memorial is located at: Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, Douglas County, USA.
When did John Lowell Lemons death?
John Lowell Lemons death on 13 Feb 2008 in Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.7694016
Longitude: -95.1825027

Family Members:

Parent

John Samuel Lemons

(1867 - 1946)

Alice Lou Inscore May

(1886 - 1977)

Siblings

James Everett Lemons

(1917 - 1974)

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