Mr. Lemmon died Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Born in Columbia, SC, he was a son of the late Joseph Ray Lemmon, Sr. and Nadine Magdalene Mims Lemmon. He graduated Dreher High School in 1967. Ray was a member of the SC National Guard, where he attained the rank of Captain. A former member and deacon of Rosewood Baptist Church, he was an active member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church.
Surviving are his daughter, Christie Lemmon of West Columbia, SC; grandson, Jacob Lemmon-Chavis of West Columbia, SC; brother, Monte Lemmon (Sara) of Columbia, SC; nephews, Todd Kennedy of Lake City, SC, Joey Lemmon (Michelle) of Eastover, and Andrew Lemmon of Columbia, SC; niece, Beth Smoak (David) of Summerville, SC; and numerous great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Kennedy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Riverland Hills Baptist Church, 201 Lake Murray Blvd. Irmo, SC, 29063.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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