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Edward Lemmon Obituary

LEMMON Edward J. Lemmon, age 84, Thursday, April 16, 2009 in Columbus. Veteran US Navy. Retired Police Officer with Columbus Police Department for 26 years. Preceded in death by his wife Betty Jane. Survived by sons, Ralph (Sandra) Lemmon and Ron (Jane) Lemmon; grandchildren, Kimberly (Dan) Leinbaugh, Michael and Matthew Lemmon, Ron Lemmon and Rhonda (Sean) DeWeese, Scott (Eileen) Olofson, BJ (David) Marshall and Michelle (Cleve) Lamison; nine great- grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; other special family members, Nancy (George), Amy, Melissa and Daniel Diller. Friends may visit THE SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME CLINTONVILLE CHAPEL, 4341 N. High St., Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., where funeral service will be held Tuesday 11 a.m. Interment Glen Rest Cemetery. Loran Dace minister officiating. Contributions can be made to Agape Haiti Missions c/o 3138 Christopher Lane, Indianapolis, Ind. 46224.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 18 to Apr. 19, 2009.

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Angie Rorabaugh

April 20, 2009

Ron and Janie, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace as God guides you through your heartache. I am sure you have many wonderful memories to cherish for a lifetime. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Bobby Fairchild

April 20, 2009

To Ron , Jane and Family; I wish to offer my condolences. I will have you in my prayers in the days to come. God Bless

Rosemary and Courtney Rowley

April 20, 2009

Ron, Jane and all of Ed's family, I like Connie remember all the teasing Ed and Mom enjoyed for many years. He will be really missed as much as Betty.

Connie Parrish

April 20, 2009

Ron, Janey, and family,
Paul & I are so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. I fondly remember all the times he used to tease Mom - he meant so much to her. Our prayers go out to you.

Love,
Paul & Connie Parrish

Andrea (A.J.) Barrett (CPD Retired)

April 20, 2009

To Ron, Jane, and Family: I was saddened to see the passing of your loved one. May God grant you the peace in knowing you did everything to make his golden years...his best years. God Bless you as you go through these trying times. Know that others are thinking about you at this time and praying for you as well.

Tom Ross

April 19, 2009

Ron and Family
So sorry for your loss. Jean and I will keep you in our prayers. Ed was special to me, as when he retired, I took his assignment and was able to them work with you Ron for alot of years. Your Dad was a great guy.
Our condolences.

Roy Scott

April 19, 2009

Iam so sadden by this loss ,May God be with His family and His many friends.

Azure Saunders

April 19, 2009

Hi Ron, Janie, Rhonda and Ronnie... I'm so sorry to hear about Grandpa Lemmon. I wish I wasn't all the way here in Dallas, or I'd definitely be at the wake and funeral. He was such a sweet man, always kind and happy to see Alicia and I....he was like a 2nd Grandfather. You all will be in my prayers.
Love, Azure (Blue)

Mike Lombardo

April 19, 2009

To Ron and family. Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike and Cathy Lombardo

Earl Davis

April 19, 2009

To Ron and Family:
I wish to offer my most heartfelt condolences. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.

Richard & Carol Boling Short

April 18, 2009

My husband and I will keep all of you in our prayers through the days ahead. May you remember and give thanks for all the wonderful memories you have shared through the years and for the wonderful example Ed set for everyone who got to know him. May God be with you and comfort you.

Carol ~ civ-retired 2000

Ron & Linda K Boston

April 18, 2009

Our sincere sympathy to each one of you in Ed's family. We know how very much he will be missed by all of us. He was a very very special person and so kind in every way. The memories that were shared with he and your Momma will be remembered forever. They were both very very wonderful people. Hugs to everyone....and a special one from your little "Molly". She has been an added joy to our lives. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this sad time. I pray that one day our paths will all cross again. Thank you for sharing your Dad with us. Love to all. Linda K and Ron Boston.

Steve Ferris

April 18, 2009

Ed was truly a great person. He would go out of his way to help anyone. My thoughts go out to his family .

Roy Fornof

April 18, 2009

We send our deepest condolences and wish you well in your time of sorrow. I have also shared this grief in the loss of my parents. I know your grief. Sincerely, Roy and Debbie Fornof

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