Dale Thomas "Pops" McLemore

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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.

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