John R. Lemley
WWII veteran enjoyed playing instruments
John R. Lemley, 89, of Waynesburg, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in his home.
He was born Monday, July 30, 1923, in Burton, W.Va., a son of the late Edward Lemley and Ada Stiles Lemley.
Mr. Lemley was a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church.
He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Lemley was a life member of James Farrell American Legion Post 330 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4793, both of Waynesburg. He had been a member of Waynesburg Moose Lodge 461 since 1974, having held several offices over the years. He was also a member of Mt. Morris Sportsmen Club.
He enjoyed all sports and especially enjoyed playing golf, playing musical instruments and hunting. He also was a handyman, able to fix about anything.
Mr. Lemley worked for 37 years for Columbia Gas, retiring in 1988 as a well tender.
Surviving are his wife, Margie Taylor Lemley, whom he married June 5, 1949.
Also surviving are a daughter, Charlotte (Larry) Rose of Mt. Morris; a son, Steven C.(Toni) Lemley of Waynesburg; a grandson, Brian Rose; a sister, Audrey Lavelle of Littleton, W.Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, John Edward Lemley, who died in infancy; two sisters, Geraldine Tucker and Elma Riffle; and a brother, Stanley Lemley.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, owner/director, 197 North Maiden Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, with Pastor Robert Mooney officiating. Entombment will be in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township. Information is available at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.