James Harlen Clemons
1957 - 2026
James Harlen Clemons
1957 - 2026
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BORN
1957
DIED
2026
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Dermitt Funeral Home
306 West Main St., Leitchfield, KY 42754
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306 West Main St., Leitchfield, KY 42754
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Dermitt Funeral Home - LeitchfieldJames Clemons Obituary
James Harlen Clemons, age 68, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Tuesday, (March 24, 2026) at his residence.
Jim was born on December 3, 1957 in Louisville, KY, the son of the late Charles Thomas Clemons and Anna Jane Criswell Holden.
Jim graduated in 1975 from Bullitt Central High School, where he played on the baseball team and was a trainer for the football team.
He is survived by his daughter, Arah Clemons, who was by his side in his final days, and three other surviving children, April Stewart, Christopher Clemons, and Vanessa Clemons; his brother, Tom Clemons (Dixie), and his sister, Lori Vance (Andy); three nieces and nephews, Miranda Vance Dawson, Kellen Clemons, and Caitlin Bias (Patrick); his special friend, Carol Davies; several cousins; and his faithful dog, Blu.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. CDT on Saturday, (April 4, 2026) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Burial will be in the Providence Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. on Saturday until time of services.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
4
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dermitt Funeral Home
306 West Main St., Leitchfield, KY 42754
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
4
Funeral service
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dermitt Funeral Home
306 West Main St., Leitchfield, KY 42754
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsApr
4
Burial
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Providence Cemetery
Providence Road, Leitchfield, KY 42754
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Dermitt Funeral Home - Leitchfield