OBITUARY
William A. "Bill" McLemore
April 26, 1938 – December 30, 2020
William A. “Bill” McLemore, 82, passed away on Dec. 30. Bill, who was born in Louisville on April 26, 1938, was a proud Manual High School alum and studied engineering at UofL. He was a draft engineer who retired from International Harvester and later worked at Louisville Forge and Gear. Bill was a longtime member and deacon at First Alliance Church and later attended Fern Creek Christian Church. He was involved with the Okolona Little League in the 1970s, including serving as its president, and was a lifelong UofL sports fan. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia A. (Fisher) McLemore, and his parents, Edward and Mollie (Denham) McLemore. He is survived by his children, Craig McLemore (Valerie), Kent McLemore (Terri), Lisa Thornton (Dan) and Loren Reni Beard (Robert); sisters Velma Baskette and Gail Green; grandchildren Samantha, Tyler, Ryan, Jared (Hillary), Abigail, Kayla, Madeline, Allyson and Seth; great-grandson Owen; and niece and nephew Jennifer Ridings (Tim) and George Green (Julie). His family is thankful to the staff at Wesley Manor for taking care of him, and loving him, for the past three years, and his friends for their help and support.
Guests are invited to attend a visitation from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd., Louisville, KY 40222. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the funeral home with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend all services. To sign the digital guest book and leave an online condolence message, please visit us online at www.archlheadywestport.com
Services
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Visitation
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
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Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Interment
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Memories
William A. "Bill" McLemore
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ADD A MEMORYBob Hopps
January 3, 2021
Alway enjoyed working with your dad.Praying all the family knows God’s peace during this time.
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Bill with Seth, his grandson
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Bill with Ella, his great neice
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Daughter Lisa's Wedding
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Granddaughter Madeline
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Granddaughter Allyson
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Granddaughter Allyson’s Baptism
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Granddaughter Madeline
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Granddaughter Madeline
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Grandpa meeting his Great-Grandson Owen for the 1st Time (10/20/19)
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Grandpa & Grandma at Hillary & Jared's Wedding Ceremony (10/24/15)
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Grandpa, His Son, HIS Son, and HIS SON'S Son (10/20/19)
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Bill and Pat celebrating their 50th anniversary on a family trip to Gatlinburg (2010).
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With grandaughter Madeline.
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Bill and Pat in Hawaii.
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Bill and Pat's family in 2010.
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Bill and Pat's wedding (1960)
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Bill and Pat's wedding (1960)
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Bill and Pat NOT in France!
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Bill and Pat celebrating their 50th anniversary on a family trip to Gatlinburg (2010).
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Bill and Pat's wedding (1960)
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Bill coaching sons Craig and Kent's team at Okolona Little League (early 1970s).
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Bill coaching son Craig's team at Okolona Little League (Spring 1971).
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Certificates for Bill working 10 years (1972), 15 years (1977) and 20 years (1982) at International Harvester.
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Bill's report cards for Fall 1953 (sophomore year), Fall 1954 (junior year) and Fall 1955 (senior year) at duPont Manual High School. (Grades redacted to be polite!)
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Bill's duPont Manual High School graduation announcement (Spring 1956).
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Bill's International Harvester ID (1970s?).
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Bill's Selective Service registration cards (1956 and 1959).
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Bill at a seminar while working for International Harvester (Spring 1979).
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Bill at a seminar while working for International Harvester (1960s?).
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Bill's kindergarten report card from John C. Strother School (Spring 1944).
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Bill with his daughters, Loren and Lisa.
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Bill with his sons, Kent and Craig.
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Bill and Pat with their parents on their wedding day (May 6, 1960).
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Bill with Seth, his grandson
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Granddaughter Madeline
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Granddaughter Allyson
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Granddaughter Allyson’s Baptism
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Granddaughter Madeline
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Granddaughter Madeline
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Grandpa meeting his Great-Grandson Owen for the 1st Time (10/20/19)
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Grandpa & Grandma at Hillary & Jared's Wedding Ceremony (10/24/15)
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Grandpa, His Son, HIS Son, and HIS SON'S Son (10/20/19)
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Bill and Pat celebrating their 50th anniversary on a family trip to Gatlinburg (2010).
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With grandaughter Madeline.
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Bill and Pat in Hawaii.
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Bill and Pat's family in 2010.
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Bill and Pat's wedding (1960)
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Bill and Pat's wedding (1960)
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Bill and Pat NOT in France!
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Bill and Pat celebrating their 50th anniversary on a family trip to Gatlinburg (2010).
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Bill and Pat's wedding (1960)
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Bill coaching sons Craig and Kent's team at Okolona Little League (early 1970s).
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Bill coaching son Craig's team at Okolona Little League (Spring 1971).
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Certificates for Bill working 10 years (1972), 15 years (1977) and 20 years (1982) at International Harvester.
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Bill's report cards for Fall 1953 (sophomore year), Fall 1954 (junior year) and Fall 1955 (senior year) at duPont Manual High School. (Grades redacted to be polite!)
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Bill's duPont Manual High School graduation announcement (Spring 1956).
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Bill's International Harvester ID (1970s?).
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Bill's Selective Service registration cards (1956 and 1959).
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Bill at a seminar while working for International Harvester (Spring 1979).
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Bill at a seminar while working for International Harvester (1960s?).
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Bill's kindergarten report card from John C. Strother School (Spring 1944).
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Bill with his daughters, Loren and Lisa.
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Bill with his sons, Kent and Craig.
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Bill and Pat with their parents on their wedding day (May 6, 1960).
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Biography
William A. “Bill” McLemore, 82, passed away on Dec. 30. Bill, who was born in Louisville on April 26, 1938, was a proud Manual High School alum and studied engineering at UofL. He was a draft engineer who retired from International Harvester and later worked at Louisville Forge and Gear. Bill was a longtime member and deacon at First Alliance Church and later attended Fern Creek Christian Church. He was involved with the Okolona Little League in the 1970s, including serving as its president, and was a lifelong UofL sports fan. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia A. (Fisher) McLemore, and his parents, Edward and Mollie (Denham) McLemore. He is survived by his children Craig McLemore (Valerie), Kent McLemore (Terri), Lisa Thornton (Dan) and Loren Reni Beard (Robert); sisters Velma Baskette and Gail Green; grandchildren Samantha, Tyler, Ryan, Jared (Hillary), Abigail, Kayla, Madeline, Allyson and Seth; great-grandson Owen; and niece and nephew Jennifer Ridings (Tim) and George Green (Julie). His family is thankful to the staff at Wesley Manor for taking care of him, and loving him, for the past three years, and his friends for their help and support.
Guests are invited to attend a visitation from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Rd., Louisville, KY 40222. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the funeral home with interment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people are allowed to attend all services. To sign the digital guest book and leave an online condolence message, please visit us online at www.archlheadywestport.com