Mel Lemons

Mel Lemons obituary, Paducah, KY

Mel Lemons

Mel Lemons Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Mel Lemons, 90, of Paducah passed away at 9:15 AM on Monday, October 28, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Lemons was a Self-Employed Carpenter, a Veteran of the Army and a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle Church.
He is survived by one son, Kenny Lemons of IL; five daughters, Robin Oakley of Paducah, Bobbie Allen of Paducah, Billie Briggs of Paducah, Lisa Neal of Paducah, Susan Handler of IL; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Lemons; mother, Eula Summers; four brothers; two sons, Denis and Roger Gott; one sister, Helen Woolbright.
Graveside services will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Blandville Cemetery in Blandville, KY.
There will be no visitation.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
Cemetery Details
Blandville Cemetery
Blandville, KY
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OCT 30. 11:00 AM.
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