Leroy James Lemmon

Leroy James Lemmon, was born May 27, 1932 in Sandusky, Ohio to parents, Dorothy Helen (Radde and James Hugh Lemmon, died Monday, October 3, 2022. He lived on Mason Road South of Sandusky until his mother died in 1940. Moving to Clyde shortly thereafter, he attended Clyde schools until 1947 and graduated from Bradner High School in 1950.
In 1951, Leroy enlisted in the Air Force and served in Europe until 1955, stationed in the French Zone, American Zone, France Toul-Rosieres Air Force Base and Spagdahlem Air Force Base in Germany doing radio repair.
In 1957, Leroy started working for UPS, retiring in 1989 after 32 years of service.
Leroy was a member of Clyde Jaycees, Kiwanis, Knights of Pythias, Clyde Community Council, Clyde United Projects, St. Paul Lutheran Church, APOA,. EAA, Elks American Legion and the VFW.
Leroy enjoyed life, which included family, fishing, flying and traveling. After retiring, he traveled in his RV for many years, crossing the USA, Canada and Mexico. He ended up living in Naples, Florida with his wife, Lois and enjoyed community and friends there, He was very pleased with the location Lois picked for them.
Leroy is survived by wife, Lois of Naples, Florida; Dorothy Bookman, Perrysburg and son, Jeff (Sue) Lemmon of Clyde. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren,
Preceding Leroy were his parents, step-mother, Irene Taylor Lemmon, daughter Judith Bentley and brother, Don Lemmon, who died on the same day as Leroy.
Visitation will be on Sunday, October 16, 2022 from 3-5:00 pm at Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio. The funeral will be at 10:30 am on Monday, October 17, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
Donation may be made to your choice of Disaster relief for the Naples area; St Jude Children's Hospital or Hospice.