J. Lempesis Obituary


LEMPESIS, J. Louis J. Louis Lempesis, husband of Ann Dana Pillas Lempesis of Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on the evening of March 25, 2005. The relatives and friends of Mr. Lempesis are invited to attend his services in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel, Monday between 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock where a Trisagion will be held at 7:00 o'clock. Mr. Lempesis was born May 15, 1919 in Charleston, SC; a son of William Peter Lempesis and Coula Clainos Lempesis. He was a 1938 graduate of Charleston High, and while there, he served a senior class president competing successfully in Golden Gloves boxing tournaments. He was a Citadel graduate of the class of 1942 where he was inducted into the Citadel Athletic Hall of Fame and also inducted into the North and South Carolina Boxing Hall of Fame. He served as a fighter pilot in the US Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and practiced law in Charleston for 48 years. He was a member of the South Carolina Bar Association and the Charleston County Bar Association. He was a member of the Hibernian Society. Surviving are his wife, Ann Dana Pillas Lempesis of Charleston, SC; a son, Basil Louis Lempesis and his wife, Laurie Miller Lempesis; a granddaughter, Dana Rion Lempesis of Charleston, SC and a sister, Katina Lempesis of Charleston, SC. He survived also by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 80459, Charleston, SC 29416 or the Peter W. Lempesis Scholarship Fund of the Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 27, 2005.
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Mrs. Lempesis; I remember visiting Mr. Lempesis with my father,Frank Beylotte. Please accept my condolences and prayers.

Michael Beylotte

March 29, 2005

Ann, Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Louis was such a fine man and made everyone feel so special with his warm smile and friendship. Many years ago I worked in an office that was right next to his. He always brightened up the day when he came in. It was an honor to have called him friend. Lean on Jesus at this time, He will see you through. Praise the Lord for the Resurrection of our Lord - someday we will all be together again.



Love in Christ,

Neal and Sandi Mott

March 29, 2005

Nick,



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Fondly,

Jane Clayton

Jane Clayton

March 29, 2005

To Ann and the Lempesis family. Louis was a special friend to me and I will miss him. I am so glad I was able to see you both at my last visit to Charleston. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Love, Hub

Hub Stackhouse

March 29, 2005

Basil and Family, Sincere sympathy is extended from Ma-ma Tapio's remaining family from Sullivan's Island. May you be comforted with happy memories.

Louise (Tapio) Huff

March 28, 2005

Dear Ann & Basil:

I am very sorry for your loss. Louie was a great friend to my entire family and I will always remember his warmth and kindness. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless. Kindest regards, Robert & the Stine family

Robert Stine

March 28, 2005

Ann,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May we all be together in the not too distant future.

Fondly,
Clare

CLARE MILLER

March 28, 2005

Basil,Lou and Ann.

I know Louie is singing to God right now. I loved his songs and poems. He will be missed greatly .

My heart goes out to you.

Donna.

Donna Archibald

March 28, 2005

Mrs. Lempesis, We have missed Louis strolling Cedar Petal Lane; he was the first neighbor who greeted us when we moved here. He was a charming gentleman who brightened our days. We trust your memories of him will brighten yours.

Frank & Phyllis Robinson

March 27, 2005

I remain forever greatful for the many fine memories of Louis as he plied his skills in the court rooms of Charleston. He was a trooper and man of great integraty.He will be missed.

Robert Shaffer

March 27, 2005

Louis and Jane DeWitt

March 27, 2005

Sorry to read of your loss, Ann. We are thinking about you and extend sincere sympathy.

Horace Curtis

March 27, 2005

Basil and Laurie,

Just wanted you both to know you are im my prayers and my heart goes

out to you,

God's Peace

Danny Jones

Danny Jones

March 27, 2005

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