

He was born in Drumright, OK on September 12, 1936, the youngest of five. His father, Wiley J Lemmons, worked for OK Gas Co and his mother, Minnie Lea, was a homemaker. He graduated from high school and went to college in Wichita KS. Richard served in the U.S. Army and was stationed In Ludwigsburg Germany. He worked for GE Capital in Oklahoma, Connecticut and Georgia. After a successful career he retired as Computer Operations Manager in Atlanta. While at GE Capital Richard provided the leadership needed to keep up with the many technology changes during his career. In 1999, he moved to Florida. He enjoyed jogging, cycling, golf, boating, fishing, his family and pets. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Trish; three children: Roger Lemmons of Yukon OK, Deborah Davis (Parrish) of Everett WA and Jason Seese (Su) of Cocoa FL; sister, Mary Katherine Krill (Wally) of Nevada City CA; sister-in-law Lea Anita Lemmons of Pittsburg KS; brother-in-law Carrol Schwien of Columbus OH; and four grandchildren: Blaise, Alexa, Rachel and Benaiah; and many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at Florida Memorial Gardens (Apostles Garden) in Rockledge, FL with a private family service.
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