David Alexander McLemore, Jr.

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David Alexander McLemore, Jr.

Clinton

Mr. David Alexander McLemore, Jr., 69 of 617 College St., died January 22, 2013 in Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.

Funeral service will be held Friday, January 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Clinton Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Dwight Dunning and Father John Wall officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery with Military Honors.

Born in 1943 in Sampson County, Mr. McLemore was the son of the late David Alexander McLemore, Sr. and Claudia Ashley McLemore. He graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Art Degree in History. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served in the Vietnam War. He had been a Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina since 1980. He was a member of the NC Association of CPAs and the AICPA. Mr. David was bestowed the honor of Chief Proctor for the CPA exam given by the NC State CPA Board of Examiners in 1998 and proctored the CPA exam from 1986 to 2003. He was a member of MENSA and a member of the Clinton Rotary Club. He was on the Board of Directors for the Sampson County History Museum, as well as other non-profit county community organizations. Mr. David taught his family how to love thy fellow man through actions. He was a champion for the underdog. He loved to surround himself with good humor and experiences. Life was always about the journey and the lessons to be learned. His life can be defined by unquestioning charity and a great love for the accounting profession.

He is survived by three daughters, Sarah McLemore of Fayetteville, Emily McLemore Darnell and husband, Eric of Garner and Marie McLemore Bengford and husband, Brett of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one son, David A. McLemore, III of Kansas City, Mo; former wife, Nancy H. McLemore of Council Bluffs, Iowa and dear friend, Chris Byrd of Clinton. Three grandchildren: Isaac Braun, Estella Darnell and Eliza Darnell.

The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Royal-Hall Funeral Home and also after the graveside service at 400 Beaver Dam Dr., Clinton, NC.
Online condolences at www.royalhallfuneralhome.com

Services are entrusted with Royal-Hall Funeral Home.

Published in The News & Observer on January 24, 2013

David married Claudia Ashley. Claudia was born about 1921; died on 30 May 2002 in Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She is buried in the Clinton Cemetery.

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When he completed his application for the draft during the first World War, he was listed as Challie Alderman McLemore, age 24, born on June 8, 1892 in Parkersburg, NC. He was a farmer, and his closest relative was his mother. He was shown as short, medium build, with blue eyes and light hair.

At the time of the 1920 census, his mother and three of his sisters, Addie, Margie, and Nellie, were living with his family. In 1930, the only extended family member in his home was his sister Addie.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1920 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, McDaniels, ED 91
McLemore, DA Head M W 28 M NC NC NC Farmer
McLemore, Ida Wife F W 29 M NC NC NC
McLemore, David A Son 10 months NC NC NC
McLemore, Margaret M Mother F W Wd NC NC NC
McLemore, Addie D SIster F W 38 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Margie E Sister F W 35 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Nellie Sister F W 29 S NC NC NC

1930 Census
North Carolina, Sampson County, McDaniels Twp
Enumerated April 2, 1930
ED 82-16 SD 12 Sheet 1A Stamped 2
6-6
Warren and Lonnis McLemore and family
8-8
McLemore, Challie A Head M W 38 M 25 NC NC NC Farm Operator
McLemore, Ida Wf F W 39 M 27 NC NC NC
McLemore, Davis Son M W 11 S NC NC NC
McLemore, Addie Sister F W 50 S NC NC NC
9-9
Walter and Maggie Alderman and family

Challie married Ida Morrison on 23 Mar 1918 in Delway, Sampson County, North Carolina. Ida was born on 27 Aug 1888 in North Carolina; died on 1 Mar 1964 in Cumberland County, North Carolina; was buried in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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At the time of the 1860 census, he appeared to have been living with his grandfather, Raiford McLemore.

In 1870, he may have been living with his Aunt, Nancy McLemore Lockemy.

1880 Federal Census

David MCLEMOORE Self M Male W 27 NC Farming NC NC
Maggie M. MCLEMOORE Wife M Female W 22 NC House Keeping NC NC
George A. MCLEMOORE Son S Male W 2 NC NC NC
Adda D. MCLEMOORE Dau S Female W 4M NC NC NC Source Information:
Census Place Mcdaniels, Sampson, North Carolina
Family History Library Film 1254981
NA Film Number T9-0981
Page Number 46B

David married Margaret "Maggie" Penelope Hall about 1877. Margaret was born on 23 Apr 1854 in Sampson County, North Carolina; died on 19 Jan 1926 in Sampson County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her mother, Annie Hall, was living with the family in 1900. She was shown as born in Jan 1825 and the mother of 7 children, four of whom were still living.
Bonnie Seiler shows her as the daughter of Tobias and Ann E. HALL.

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Married:
At the time of the 1900 census, she was shown as being the mother of seven children, all still living. She and David had been married 21 years.