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James J. "Jimmy" Levenson Sr.

1917 - 2018

James J. "Jimmy" Levenson Sr. obituary, 1917-2018, Lexington, KY

BORN

1917

DIED

2018

James Levenson Obituary

LEVENSON James J. Levenson, Sr., "Jimmy," 100, of Lexington, KY and widower to the late Ann Rayburn Levenson for 63 years, peacefully passed away on Monday January 15, 2018. Jimmy was born to the late Hyman and Yetta Hymson-Levenson, February 17, 1917 in Louisville, Ky. and grew up in Providence, KY. He served in a U.S. Army M.A.S.H. unit during WWII in the Pacific theater. He and Ann were married October 6, 1946 and moved to Jackson, TN where he operated a men's dry goods business throughout the southeastern part of the United States. Jimmy moved his family to Lexington in July of 1961 to manage the local Romar-Glesson wholesale jewelry and general merchandise outlet. By the mid 1960's he had opened his own business, Equity Management Corporation, marketing a number of financial products. One of which being Leasepac Corporation. At age 97 Jimmy published a book titled "The JFK Journal" a historical record of the day Kennedy was assassinated. He leaves four children and eight grandchildren, Melinda Gillespie, "Tom," of Culpepper, VA., Ann and Drew. Jim Levenson, Jr., "Rosemary," Lexington, KY., Jeremy and Kendall. Lisa Dubois, "Luke,", Forest, VA., Ali and Chase. And Andy Levenson of Lexington, KY, Andrew and Joe. Friday January 19, a private family service will be held at Temple Adath Israel with a family and friend's reception and reflections following the service at 12:30 in the Temple Library. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Temple Adath Israel or Bluegrass Care Navigators would be appreciated.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 18, 2018.
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My deepest sympathies to your family on your loss.

Thomas Murray

January 27, 2018

He was a very unique and special individual. I still remember his wonderful sense of humor at Ann and Kevin's wedding. I know he will be deeply missed. My sincere condolences to the Levenson family.

Karen Sullivan

January 23, 2018

This great American will be missed by all who knew him and enjoyed his wisdom, good humor, and the pleasure of his company.

Billy Walker, Bill Johnson, and Jeff Shrout

Lansdowne Barber Shop

January 19, 2018

I knew Mr. Jim Levenson though my friendship with his daughter Lisa. I have always find him to be a wonderful man devoted to his wife and a very loving father to his children.

Rhonda Gott Sheeler

January 18, 2018

Sorry to hear of the loss of your dad Jim

Jim Holifield

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January 17, 2018

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