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Raymond V. Lemley Sr.

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Raymond V. “Lefty” Lemley Sr., 86, of Wind Ridge, died Saturday, June 9, 2018.

He was born November 24, 1931, in Jefferson, a son of the late Edward and Thelma Vernon Lemley.

Lefty, as he was known, was a retired coal miner form Consolidation Coal Co. and had worked mostly at Moundsville, W.Va.

He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and Sons of the American Legion Post 3, Moundsville. He was also an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish.

On February 6, 1951, he married Bonniegail Rogers, who survives.

Also surviving are five daughters, Hope Hall of Moundsville, Bonnyrae (Charles) Mamula of St. Clairsville, Ohio, Sharon Lyon of Wind Ridge, Sandra Lemley of Moundsville and Paula (Chuck) Medlen of Wind Ridge; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Melvin Lemley of Jefferson; a sister, Sandy Lesko of Jefferson; and a special “brother,” Thomas FDR Rogers of North Carolina.

Deceased are a son, Raymond V. Lemley Jr.; and two brothers, Edward Lemley and Howard Lemley.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of services, Wednesday, June 13, in Behm Funeral Home, 1477 Jefferson Road, Jefferson, PA 15344, Gregory P. Rohanna, supervisor. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1207; or Greene County Special Olympics, 303 Third Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370.

Condolences may be expressed at www.behm-funeralhomes.com.

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