Jack Willard Lemons' Obituary
Jack Willard Lemons passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008.
Beloved son of the late John D. Lemons and the late Marguerite Lamousin Lemons, he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marie L. Stanga; and four brothers, George, John, Robert and James Lemons.
Age 89 years, he was a native and lifelong resident of Abita Springs, LA, where he was Postmaster for 32 years. He attended school in Abita Springs, graduating from Lyon High School and further attending Louisiana State University where he was a member of the ROTC. A United States Army Air Force veteran, he served during World War II, as a Crew Chief on the B17 Bomber. A lifetime member of St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, he served on the Abita Springs Town Council and was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a 60 year member of the Abita Springs Fire Department, where he served as Fire Chief and Training Director. He also served on the Fire Board as its chairman. He was a Charter Member of the St. Tammany Fireman’s Association, and a Lifetime Member of the Louisiana State Fireman’s Association. He was a member of the American Legion for 51 years, Genealogy Society, Retired Postmasters Association, and was Citizen of the Century in Abita Springs.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a funeral mass on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, 72040 Maple St., Abita Springs, LA 70420.
Visitation at the Church will begin at 9:00 AM on Wednesday.
Interment will follow at Abita Springs Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Hospice of St. Tammany, 1202 Tyler St., Covington, LA 70433.
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