Living

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Jimmy Richard McLemore, 79, passed away peacefully in Dallas on January 17, 2014. He was born to the late William Delbert ("Mack") and Jimmie Beringer Hudson McLemore on August 24, 1934, in Howard, Texas. He graduated from Waxahachie High School in 1952 and began working for Southern Engine & Pump Company in Dallas, where he quickly rose through the ranks. In 1972 he moved his family to Denver and established McLemore Pump, Inc. His company became a successful and award-winning distributor of multiple pump lines in western states for thirty-five years, and expanded to open an office in San Francisco.

In his early years, Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church and active as a teacher and choir member. He served in the United States Naval Reserves. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed boating, fishing, and hunting, and he was a lifelong history buff, especially of the American West. In later years, he developed an interest in genealogy and pursued research into McLemore family history with a fond community of fellow researchers. Jim was more than a great father to his three daughters - he was a central figure in their lives. They could always rely on him for strength and peace, a great evening at a good restaurant, and advice on anything mechanical from cars to plumbing. He was never more than a phone call, email or text away, and would drive over or fly as needed. He adored his four grandchildren, who loved him profoundly. He gave his time and attention to them in many ways large and small: he attended their graduations, ball games, theater and musical performances, and camp closings at Camp Mystic; spent holidays with them and joined them for football games, live or broadcast; taught them to drive, and took them on Western history tours. He was proud of their accomplishments and confident in their futures. His resourcefulness, kindness, and resilience were a source of inspiration and comfort to everyone around him. His strength of character never wavered in the face of life's challenges. He was a rare man, much loved, and will be dearly missed.

Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen McLemore Butler. Survivors include his daughters, Vicki Chapman of Dallas and her husband Bob Chapman, Cynthia McLemore of Philadelphia and her husband Mark Liberman, Lori McLemore Eidenschink of Denver; his grandchildren, Lauren Chapman, Mac McLemore, and Annie and Evan Eidenschink; his sister Gail McLemore Fikes and her husband Dannie Fikes of Waxahachie; and nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the charity of your choice .

Published in Denver Post on Jan. 27, 2014

Jimmy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a veteran of World War I, as well as a farmer. The informant was Mrs. McLemore, presuably his wife.

William married Jimmie Beringer Hudson on 11 Feb 1920. Jimmie was born on 28 Dec 1898 in Texas; died on 12 Feb 1985 in Dallas County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Jim McLemore emailed, on January 6, 2010 that "My mother's father William Hudson managed the cotton gin owned by the Hendrix in Crisp, Texas That's where my mom and dad met. They farmed there for 10 years before moving to Howard where I was born."

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(Research):

Census Information

1900 Federal Census
Texas, Lee County, JP 3, ED 58
Enumerated 7 Jun 1900 by Wm. J. Hall
SD 10, ED 58, Sheet 5A
----- McLemore Hd W M Dec 1873 27 M4 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Annah McLemore Wf W F Sept 1876 23 M4 3/3 Tx Tx Tx
Delbert McLemore Son W M Sept 1896 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Bessie McLemore Dtr W F Mar 1898 2 S
Johnnie McLemore Son W M Oct 1899 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Rome T. McLemore Brother W M June 1882 17 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer

1910 Federal Census
Texas, Palo Pinto County, Mineral Wells Ward 2 (South Part)
Enumerated 22 ___ 1910 by J.M. Dewey
Sd 16 Ed 190 Sheet 7B
412-180-180
McLemore, Felix D Hd M W 36 M1 12 Tx US US Laborer Odd Jobs
McLemore, Anna Wf 33 M1 7/6 12 Tx Ala Tx
McLemore, Delbert Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Bessie Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Johnnie Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Leon Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Hallie May Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Buster Son M W 2 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Federal Census
Texas, Ellis County, JP 3
Enumerated 28 Jan'y 1920 by Leon Hosef
SD 5 ED 132 Sheet 14A
#224-244
Anderson, John W ??? M W 72 W Tx Al Al Cooking Private Home
McLemore, Felix Head M W 46 M Tx La Tx Farming
McLemore, Anna Wife F W 42 M Tx Al Tx
McLemore, Johnnie Son M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Leon Son M W 19 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Buster Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Walter C Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Roy Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Carol Son M W 3 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Ellis County, Pr 3, ED 27
Enumerated April 5, 1930 by Karl C. Jones
ED 20-27, SD 16 Sheet 3B
57-57
McLemore, Felix D Hd M W 56 M 22 Tx La Tx Farmer
McLemore, Anna Wife F W 53 M 18 Tx Al Tx
McLemore, Bass Son M w 19 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Roy Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Karl Son M W 13 Tx Tx Tx
McLemore, Margaretta Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx

1940 Census
Texas, Ellis County, JP 3
Enumerated April 2, 1940 by Richard M. Whitfill
SD 6 ED 70-291
9-0wn Value of home 4,000
McLemore, Felix Hd M W 66 M No 7 Tx R Ellis Tx Farmer
McLemore, Anna Wf F W 63 M No H-2 Tx R Ellis Tx
Spurgeon, Judson Son-in-law M W 51 M No 7 Tx R Ellis Tx Farmer
Spurgeon, Bessie Dtr F W 42 M No H-3 Tx R Ellis Tx
Spurgeon, Billie L Grddtr F W 18 S No H-4 R Ellis Tx
Spurgeon, Peggy Gene Grddtr F W 12 S Yes 5 Tx R Ellis Tx
Spurgeon, Flora May Grddtr F W 5 S No Tx R Ellis Tx

(Medical):See attached sources.

Felix married Anna Elizabeth Rhodes on 10 Nov 1895 in Giddings, Lee County, Texas. Anna was born on 15 Sep 1876 in Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas; died on 14 Aug 1952 in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Waxahachie City Cemetery, Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]