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Amos Leslie "Les" McLemore Jr. died peacefully on June 2nd, 2020, at the age of 91. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, April 12, 1929. He was the son of the late Amos L. McLemore Sr. and Marie Cahoon McLemore, and step-mother Agnes Brown McLemore. Les graduated from Henderson High School in 1946, followed by a two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Navy, where he was discharged in 1948 as a Navy corpsman and a Veteran of WWII. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1951, with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received numerous statewide awards and recognitions for his performance while employed by the State of North Carolina for over 30 years.

He was a member of Rolesville Baptist Church. He taught Sunday School and served on many committees as a life-long Baptist. He also served on both the Planning Board and as a Commissioner for the Town of Rolesville.

Les is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Stainback McLemore, sons Amos L. McLemore III and Jonathan K. McLemore and his wife Barbara, granddaughter Jenna Brock McLemore, step-granddaughters Kristen and Stephanie Johnson and step great grandchildren Olivia and Aiden. He is also survived by his sisters, Agnes M. Dodd of Henderson, Nancy M. Moody (J.W.) of Henderson, Kay M. Scarborough of Virginia Beach, VA, Aunt Elsie Cahoon Riggs of Virginia Beach, VA, brothers-in-law Grady T. Stainback (Phyllis) of Henderson and Bobby Stainback (Peggy) of Franklin, VA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a private ceremony will be held at a future date for members of the family. His remains will be entombed at the First Baptist Church Columbarium in Henderson.

Les touched the lives of many, and will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rolesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 E. Young Street, Rolesville, NC 27571.

Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home of Henderson.

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Amos married Virginia Stainback before 1961. Virginia was born on 1 Jul 1932 in Vance County, North Carolina; died on 9 Sep 2023 in Rolesville, Wake County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ROLESVILLE-Mrs. Virginia Stainback McLemore, 91, of Perry Street, died Saturday, September 9, 2023 at her home. Born July 1, 1932 in Vance County she was the daughter of the late Pearl Moseley Stainback and Atley Stainback and was the widow of Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr.

Service arrangements will be announced.

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Biographical information below was copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by David Ayscue III, a son-in-law:

Grew up in Cape Fear region of North Carolina. Very intelligent man, who was forced to quit school after 8th grade to help support his family. Became a bookkeeper/accountant for Swift Company meats for many years. Avid stamp collector and enjoyed walking. Raised four children: one son, Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr. (of first wife, who died in childbirth or soon thereafter - maiden name Beard?); and 3 daughters: Agnes McLemore, Nancy Brown McLemore and Kay McLemore (by wife, Agnes Vann Brown McLemore, d. 2005). Passed away of heart attack in 1985; loving wife Agnes passed away Feb, 10, 2005 at age 98.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
North Carolina, Vance County, Henderson Ward 3
Enumerated April 15, 1940
SD 4 ED 91-5 Sheets 4B and 5A
91-R
McLemore, A L Head M W 37 M No H-4 NC North Fork McDowell West Va Bookkeeper Wholesale Produce
McLemore, Agnes Wf F W 33 M No C-1 NC North Fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Leslie Son M W 11 S Yes 6 Va North fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Agnes Dtr F W 8 S Yes 2 NC North fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Nancy Dtr F W 6 S No West Virginia North fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Lena K Dtr F W 2 S West Virginia

Amos married Virginia Marie Cahoon before 1928. Virginia was born on 23 Jan 1907; died on 28 May 1929 in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lived with his grandparents, Amos and Jemima McLemore, at the time of the 1880 census. Listed as Edward C on the 1900 census, and Claud E in 1910.

He was listed in the 1909-1910 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Edward C. McLEMORE, Clerk, A. J. BULLARD & Son....Home, 233 Davis Street

He was listed in the 1915-1916 Fayetteville NC City Directory as Edward C. McLEMORE, Agent, Life Insurance Co. of Virginia Res. 907 Person Street Wife: Lena

It appears they moved to Virginia prior to 1930.

Bonnie Seiler writes that his death was reported in the Virginia Pilot Newspaper on June 24, 1930. He apparently jumped from the upstairs window of his home and committed suicide.

(Research):
Census Information:

1900 Federal Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Cedar Creek
Enumerated 21 Jun 1900 By Duncan Dowering
SD 4 ED 20 Sheet 19A Stamped 71
256-254
McLemore, Edward C Head W M Mch 1867 33 M NC NC NC Farmer
McLemore, Rena A Wife W F Nov 1868 31 M 12 6/4 NC NC NC
McLemore, Ralph C Son W M May 1888 12 S NC NC NC Farm Laborer
McLemore, Mettie A Dtr W F Nov 1890 9 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Sidney L Son W M Sept 1891 8 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Clebe N Son W M July 1894 5 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Annie Aunt W F Nov 1845 54 s NC NC NC

1910 Federal Census
North Carolina, Cumberland County, Fayetteville
ED 49
16 April 1910
McLemore, Claud E Hd M W 47 m 22 NC NC NC Bookkeeper Lumber Mill
McLemore, Lena Wife F W 42 Md 22 7/5 NC NC NC
McLemore, Ralph C Son M W 21 S NC NC NC Laborer Lumber Mill
McLemore, Sydney Son M W 18 S NC NC NC Wagon Driver Lumber Mill
McLemore, Clebe C Son M W 15 S NC NC NC Laborer Lumber Mill
McLemore, Amos L Son M W 7 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Elizabeth Mother F W 52 NC NC NC
McLemore, Dennis Brother M W 20 S NC NC NC Laborer Lumber Mill
McLemore, Duncan Boarder M W 40 We NC NC NC Grading Agent
Gray, Ira Boarder F W 10 S
Danaby, William M M W 33 Wd Kansas Eng Ire Hackdriver Livery Stable

1920 Census
Virginia, Norfolk, South Norfolk Town
Commerce Street 172-108-110
Enumerated 9 and 10 January 1920
SD 2 ED 150 Sheet 6B
McLemore, Edward Head W M 52 NC NC NC Carpenter House
McLemore, Lena Wife W F 51 NC NC NC
McLemore, Sidney Son W M 24 NC NC NC Salesman Pepsicola
McLemore, Lesley A. Son W M 16 NC NC NC Laborer Kicking Horses?
McLemore, Kathleen Dau W F 9 NC NC NC
Johnson, William Boarder W M 37 VA VA VA Carpenter Dry Dock

1930 Census
Virginia, Norfolk County, South Norfolk, ED 9
McLemore, Edward C 63 W M M @ 20 NC NC NC Watchman Lumber Mill
McLemore, Lena R 61 W F M @19 NC NC NC
McLemore, Ralph C 40 M @ 21 Carpenter House
McLemore, Sidney L 36 W M NC NC NC Watchman Boat
McLemore, Amos L 26 W M Wd NC NC NC Bookkeeper Wholesale House
McLemore, Kathleen 18 W F NC NC NC Machine Operator Laundry
McLemore, Ludonia 40 W F M @ 21 NC NC NC <---Ralph's wife
McLemore, Amos 11 months W M Virginia NC NC

Edward married Lena Atwood Beard on 8 Sep 1887 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. Lena was born on 3 Nov 1868 in Bladen County, North Carolina; died on 22 May 1933 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Cross Creek Cemetery #3, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed, in error, as Rena on the 1900 census. Date of death shown by Robert McLemore Butler both as 21 Mar 1933 and 22 May 1933. Not sure which is corrrect.

Alfred Rose shows her as the daughter of Isaac Calvin Beard and Athaliah Stellington Edge of Bladen County, NC.

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Married:
The 1910 census indicated she had 7 children in total, five of which were still living. It appears that the child that died was Johnny.