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Sheree Wilkins
April 18, 2022
Sometimes your spirit just speaks to you and I just thought of my God brother Shawn today..I looked up his name and to my shock he is gone..Wow that hit me...We grew up together, raised in the same church, to many memories to count..his parents were my God parents..he was my God brother..rest easy..your sis Sheree Wilkins
Christal Vinson
March 3, 2022
I love your music and I send my condolences to the family and friends. Rest ln Peace from Mrs. Christal Sheree Chambers
November 30, 2021
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one Shawn, may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Psalms 46 :1)
Darcelle Binion
November 21, 2021
My condolences to the family. Thank you for blessing me through song and ministry. Rest in peace.
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Tony
November 19, 2021
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted fans of Shawn McLemore. Shawn McLemore was a gospel singer known for music including his 1997 album with New Image, “Wait on Him.” May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Shawn McLemore.
Evelyn Gilmore
November 1, 2021
My thoughts condolences and prayers are with the entire McLemore family.
Stacey Donaldson
October 24, 2021
God Bless family and friend!
Pastor c. Williams Williams
October 24, 2021
I was deeply saddened to have heard about the passing of Shawn, I met him in Birmingham Alabama, we exchanged phone number and stayed in touch for a while. To the family, you have my condolences, God bless you all!
Joy Taylor
October 23, 2021
My prayers and condolences are with the family. RIP Shawn, you will be truly missed by all.
Patricia Eleby
October 19, 2021
Prayers to his family for comfort and strength. Truly his work is finished and he has gone home to his rewards.
Vertricia Burgess
October 17, 2021
My condolences goes out to the family, praying for each and every one
Tanya Kirkwood
October 17, 2021
Man I can't believe u gone smh God truly picc a good my heart goes out to the family going miss u bro
Jecsica Howard Dorsey
October 16, 2021
My deepest condolences to your family. R.I.P. Your music will last in our hearts forever. Truly missed.
Annie Franklin
October 16, 2021
A great voice that lifted me up when I was down.
Jean Laws
October 16, 2021
Gone but not forgotten
Deidra Childs
October 16, 2021
I enjoyed being taught songs in my church choir @ New Destiny Praise and Worship Center by Dr. McLemore. He was such a talented and anointed guy. He will be missed tremendously. His legacy of songs live on forever.....R.I.H.
Dee Childs
Pleshette Watson
October 16, 2021
God Bless the family , God has another singing angel in heaven
Gloria Mann
October 16, 2021
Talk about a heavenly choir! Shawn brings another gifted voice to the party!! You are truly missed Deacon Alvin & Gloria Mann/The Bridge. Be encouraged family. Much love
October 14, 2021
My condolences.
October 14, 2021
Many prayers for the McLemore family, May God be with you all.
Linda Jones
October 13, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family! I so loved his singing ; I pray that GOD give you all that peace that surpasses all understanding!
October 13, 2021
Shawn was an amazing artist and will be greatly missed by those of us who loved him and his music.
October 13, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
October 13, 2021
Sincere condolences to the McLemore family, truly sorry for your loss, may God be with all of you as you endure this very difficult time of loss.
October 13, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family. The thoughts of many are with you. During this difficult time may you find comfort in God's written word.
Penny
October 12, 2021
My condolences to the family. May you be comforted with the comfort of the Father. I remember Shawn from Southern Missionary Baptist whose talent had started to blossom at a young age. He's singing with the angels now.
Toni Carraway-Smith
October 12, 2021
With our deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences to Rhonda, Sharon and the entire family. Shawn legacy will live on he was such a blessing. Praying for your strength during this season, Love Kenneth & Toni Smith.
Lorene Washington
October 12, 2021
I remember watching Shawn grow up in the church where I served with his parents. He was a very nice and respectable young man. I enjoyed his singing very much and I send my condolences to the family.
October 12, 2021
Bless this man
Janine Overton
October 12, 2021
you were a jewel in my eyes I thin you will be missed by many, praying for your family rest in pease
Derrick Washington
October 12, 2021
You are definitely going to be missed, God allowed your beautiful light to shine for 54 years so that impact light you left behind will guide us until we meet again. My prayers are with your wife and family.
Charle Love
October 12, 2021
On Sunday Morning!!!
Well on hommie
MINISTER DOROTHEA TAYLOR
October 12, 2021
U WILL BE TRULY MISSED !! IM A MEMBER.OF THE SOUTHWEST " THE BRIDGE" FAMILY!!!SHAWN WAS A MEMBER THERE!!! MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY!! HIS WIFE AND HIS PRECIOUS DAUGHTER!! MY PRAYERS ARE WITH U.... I KNOW HES REJOICING IN HEAVEN NOW.. AWESOME TALENT!!!! MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS WIFE" RHONDA AND DAUGHTER!!IM PRAYING FOR STRENGTH AND PEACE IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST.....................
Gerard noles
October 12, 2021
I had the pleasure of meeting
Shawn McLemore in the mid-years
Of 2000s what an awesome spirit!
His wife had family ties to Dallas, tx. My heart go out to his wife
Rhonda and daughter!
Bless them God in a mighty way.
Praying mightily and continuously
For the entire McLemore family.sent with gentle effect!
Mr. & Mrs.
Gerard Noles
Tashawn Sutherland
October 12, 2021
My deepest condolences many prayers to his family friends and fans heaven gained another Angel
Charlene Washington
October 12, 2021
My prayers are with his wife, daughter and his family and his church family. God is with you all may he keep blessing you and
Will
October 12, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 12, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this extremely difficult time.
October 12, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lindsey
October 12, 2021
What a fantastic artist and he will definitely be missed. Peace and comfort to the wife and family. As always I pray that the family is continually blessed.
Doretha Lismore
October 12, 2021
His beautiful Spirit touched all who listened to him,
He never stopped giving God his glory,
His voice will truly keep inspiring and live in our hearts,
As now he is singing joyfully with a heavenly story....
Our condolences and love and heartfelt sympathies to the Shawn McLemore family and friends...
JACKIE DUNNING
October 12, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Loyce Reeder
October 12, 2021
R.I. H. awesome man of God. I was privileged to sing in one of your choirs. I will never forget your sweet spirit. My prayers and condolences to your Family. You will truly be missed.
Lee Walker
October 12, 2021
I am extending my warmest and Sincere Sympathy to the Family and the Gospel Community on the passing of this great Artist.
May God Comfort and Strengthen the Family and the Gospel Community.
Sincerely,
Lee Walker
james richardson
October 11, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Vanessa
October 11, 2021
Our family send our hearts felt so love and condolences and love to The family and friends and community present with our mighty he touch so many with his music he let his light so shine before the world
Michella Holman
October 11, 2021
I want to extend my condolences to the family. Shawn was truly a blessing to have known. He was our worship leader/musician at the COF church years ago. His music was a blessing to us all! He will truly be missed! RIP
Roslyn Mixon
October 11, 2021
My prayers and condolences are conveyed to Shawn McLemore's Wife and Family. I've listened to many of your songs! May the Lord Sustain you all during your Bereavement.
Michelle Williams
October 11, 2021
Shawn McLemore, you were my favorite choir director sence Crenshaw High School from 1989 of Los Angeles California, Your Legacy will for ever live on....
Marva Daniel
October 11, 2021
He and my daughter were classmates together in Ms Stevenson class. Praying fir the family continued strength.
Morgana Morgan
October 11, 2021
Rest in peace Shawn..you will truly be missed..c/o 89..
faith/rory tobin/dockett
October 11, 2021
Dear McLemore Family Rory and I wish to extend our condolences's on the loss of Shawn McLemore.may he rest in peace.best faith/rory
Yolonda Banks
October 11, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Arletha Ferguson
October 11, 2021
My prayers are with his family. A great gospel
artist who touched my heart.
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