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Melvin Leroy McLemore

Male 1899 - 1965  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Melvin Leroy McLemore was born on 4 May 1899 in Indiana; died in Aug 1965.

    Notes:

    World War I Draft registration information:

    1918 September 12: Draft Registration: Melvin Leroy McLemore, RFD, Niantic, Macon County, Illinois. Age 19. Date of birth: 4 May 1899. Sawmill laborer, for A. J. McLemore. Relative: Rose McLemore. Tall and medium of build, dark blue eyes, dark brown hair, no disabilities.

    (Courtesy of Rev. William P. McLemore)

    (Research):
    Census Listings:

    1930 Federal Census
    Illinois, Macon, Decatur Twp
    ED 56-42 SD 22 Sheet 11B
    Enumerated 29 Apr 1930
    McLemore, Melvin Head M W 30 M 22 Ind Ind Ind Automobile mechanic garage
    McLemore, Louise Wf F W 37 M 20 Mo Ill Mo
    McLemore, David Son M W 5 S Ill Ind Mo
    McLemore, Dale Son M W 1 6/12 S Ill In MO
    Edgar, Eileen Step Dtr F W 14 S Ill Mo Mo
    Edgar, Elsie StepDtr F W 11 S Ill Mo Mo
    Stogsdill, Thomas Fth-in-law M W 64 M 23 Ill Ky Ky
    Stogsdill, Martha Mth-in-law F W 58 M 18 Mo Pa Mo
    Stogsdill, Laverna Sist-in-law F W 17 S Mo Ill M0

    1940 Census
    Illinois, Macon County, Decatur Twp, Block 219
    Enumerated April 15, 1940
    SD 19 ED 58-13 Sheet 8B
    N. Broadway Avenue
    1165-187-O-1500
    McLemore, Melvin L. Father M W 40 M No 5 Ind Same Place Laborer Cemetery Contracting Co
    McLemore, Louise O Wf F W 47 M No 4 Mo Same Place
    Edgar, Elsie E Dtr F W 21 S No H-4 Ill Same Place Stenographer Life Ins Co
    McLemore, David K Son M W 15 No 9S Ill Same Place
    McLemore, Dale Son M W 11 S No 5 Ill Same Place
    McLemore, Beverly J Dtr F W 7 S No 1 Ill Same Place

    Melvin married Louise Stogsdill about 1921. Louise was born about 1893 in Missouri; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. David Keith McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1924 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 10 Mar 1974 in Marion County, Florida.
    2. 3. Dale Thomas "Pops" McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1928 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 9 Aug 2011 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.
    3. 4. Beverly L. McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born after 1933 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David Keith McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (1.Melvin1) was born on 16 Aug 1924 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 10 Mar 1974 in Marion County, Florida.

    Notes:

    Retired US Navy.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Patrick Keith McLemore  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Oct 1948; died on 26 Mar 1994 in Florida.

  2. 3.  Dale Thomas "Pops" McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (1.Melvin1) was born on 29 Oct 1928 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 9 Aug 2011 in Clinton, DeWitt County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Clinton-Dale "Pops" McLemore, 82, of Clinton formerly of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his home with his loving wife at his bedside.

    Per Dale's wishes cremation rites will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center. A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions are requested to the family.

    Dale was born October 29, 1928, in Decatur, Illinois the son of Melvin and Louise (Stogsdale) McLemore. Dale proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. He was a die hard Cub fan, loved his bible family and church, and was an avid cross word puzzle and trivia buff. One of his greatest joys was to be fishing in Tennessee with his son Bob. Dale was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Clinton. He married Betty Fenton in Alcoa, TN on April 2, 1981.

    He is survived by his wife of 30 years, sons, Mark McLemore and Shari of Seattle, Washington; Matt And wife Diane of Taylorville, and Bob Fenton and wife Sandra of Cookeville, TN; daughter, LeeAnn Pollock and husband Ron of Clinton; son, Kenny Fenton and wife Kathy of Decatur; sister, Beverly Heger of Decatur; best friend Ray Rooney of Decatur, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

    Dale was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters.

    The family of Dale is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home a provider of Veterans Care Funerals. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.

    http://www.gracelandfairlawn.com/obituary/user/show/template?id=46879


  3. 4.  Beverly L. McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (1.Melvin1) was born after 1933 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; and died.

    Notes:

    In the 2011 obituary of her half sister, Elsie E. Edgar Buckmaster, Beverly is listed as "Beverly (McLemore-Botts) Heger of Decatur..."



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Melvin1)

  2. 6.  Patrick Keith McLemore Descendancy chart to this point (2.David2, 1.Melvin1) was born on 19 Oct 1948; died on 26 Mar 1994 in Florida.