Donald McLemore, Sr. obituary: Donald McLemore, Sr.'s Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
Donald Rodney McLemore, Sr.
1960 - 2021

Obituary photo of Donald McLemore, Sr., Dayton-OH
Obituary photo of Donald McLemore, Sr., Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
Donald Rodney McLemore, Sr.
1960 - 2021

Donald Rodney McLemore, Sr., age 60, a lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away May 12, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born to loving mother Gail McLemore on June 29, 1960, Donald graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School class of 1978 with honors and was a proud participant in the Beautillion Militaire. Beau Donald received his formal education from Central State and Wright State Universities in Engineering.

He was employed by several firms, including the General Motors, NCR, and Monsanto Corporations. Answering the great call of commission, he founded, owned, and co-operated his Ministries Trotwood Christian Academy starting in 1996 and tutoring agency Lela’s Academy of Learning.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved mother Gail McLemore, sister Renee McLemore; beloved aunt Leola Green and beloved uncles Robert Green Sr. and Richard McLemore; and nephew Derrick McLemore.

He leaves to cherish his memory, loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Lella Bostock McLemore; loving son, Donald, Jr; loving daughter, Donica (Romel) Murray; non-biological sons, Cory Ross, Demarcus Rhines, and Dennis Rand, Jr; grandchildren, Nevayeah, Alayeah, Romel Jr., and Roland Murray, non-biological grandchildren Jayden, Amareon, Davion, and Ashiya Rand; brother Keith (Cheryl) Booker; Sister Paula McLemore: cherished nieces Antoinette and Katrina McLemore, and Devon (Jermell) Matthews, Katana, Khalia, and Nikita Booker; longtime Friend and Brother in Christ, Minister Dwayne Cox; brother and sister in Christ Dr. George & Vanessa McGhee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 7031 North Main St., Dayton, OH, at 11:00 am, with Dr. Xavier Johnson officiating with Minister Dwayne Cox to deliver eulogy. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service starting at 10 am. Interment, West Memory Gardens.

Floral gifts can be sent to the above church address. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home.

*Services will be held outdoors on the church grounds and masks will be provided.

To share a memory of Donald or to leave his family a condolence, please click the Share Memories button above.
Donald Rodney McLemore, Sr., age 60, a lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away May 12, 2021, at Miami Valley Hospital.

Born to loving mother Gail McLemore on June 29, 1960, Donald graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School class of 1978 with honors and was a proud participant in the Beautillion Militaire. Beau Donald received his formal education from Central State and Wright State Universities in Engineering.

He was employed by several firms, including the General Motors, NCR, and Monsanto Corporations. Answering the great call of commission, he founded, owned, and co-operated his Ministries Trotwood Christian Academy starting in 1996 and tutoring agency Lela’s Academy of Learning.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved mother Gail McLemore, sister Renee McLemore; beloved aunt Leola Green and beloved uncles Robert Green Sr. and Richard McLemore; and nephew Derrick McLemore.

He leaves to cherish his memory, loving and devoted wife of 42 years, Lella Bostock McLemore; loving son, Donald, Jr; loving daughter, Donica (Romel) Murray; non-biological sons, Cory Ross, Demarcus Rhines, and Dennis Rand, Jr; grandchildren, Nevayeah, Alayeah, Romel Jr., and Roland Murray, non-biological grandchildren Jayden, Amareon, Davion, and Ashiya Rand; brother Keith (Cheryl) Booker; Sister Paula McLemore: cherished nieces Antoinette and Katrina McLemore, and Devon (Jermell) Matthews, Katana, Khalia, and Nikita Booker; longtime Friend and Brother in Christ, Minister Dwayne Cox; brother and sister in Christ Dr. George & Vanessa McGhee; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Service on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 7031 North Main St., Dayton, OH, at 11:00 am, with Dr. Xavier Johnson officiating with Minister Dwayne Cox to deliver eulogy. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service starting at 10 am. Interment, West Memory Gardens.

Floral gifts can be sent to the above church address. Arrangements entrusted to Newcomer Funeral Home.

*Services will be held outdoors on the church grounds and masks will be provided.

To share a memory of Donald or to leave his family a condolence, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am
First Church of the Nazarene, 7031 N Main St #2537, Dayton, OH 45415

Service

Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00am
First Church of the Nazarene, 7031 N Main St #2537, Dayton, OH 45415

Interment

West Memory Gardens
6722 Hemple Rd, Moraine, OH 45439

North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family

North Dayton Chapel (937-235-1000) is assisting the family

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