James R. Lemon

James R. Lemon obituary, Waterford, MI

James R. Lemon

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19

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11:00 a.m.

Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian

5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48324

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James Lemon Obituary

Published by Legacy on Dec. 16, 2025.
LEMON, JAMES R. of White Lake; December 15, 2025; age 65; Cherished husband of Carla Lemon for 39 years; Loving father of Shelley (Robert) Moffat, Michael (Kate) Lemon and Julie (Andrew) Rabaut; Beloved grandfather of Landon, Charlotte, Margaret, Jack, Alexandria, Samuel and Callan; Dear son of Mary Ann and the late Richard Lemon; Brother of Laurie (the late Scott) Bretland and the late Elizabeth Lemon. Mr. Lemon was a member of Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian and was active in Mission and Outreach. He was a sales executive at Expeditors International. Jim started the Walled Lake Youth Lacrosse program. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian, 5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake. A reception will follow at the Church. Private Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Park Foundation.

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Will miss his aggressive style on the pickleball court! The breakfast club, will miss you Rest in peace, friend.

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Upcoming Events

Dec

19

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian

5171 Commerce Road, Orchard Lake, MI 48324

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