Eugene Brooks McLemore, Jr.

Notes:

Judge Brooks McLemore

Funeral services for Brooks McLemore, 92, long-time judge and advocate of court modernization will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Monday, August 20th at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel with Bro. Ron Hale officiating. The family will receive friends at George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home North Chapel, Sunday August 19th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Entombment will be at Ridgecrest Cemetery.

Judge McLemore died August 15th at Piedmont Henry Hospital, Stockbridge Georgia. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elizabeth Meeks McLemore; two nephews, Louis Brooks Hardcastle of Atlanta and Roy Hardcastle of Fayette County. He had one sister, Margaret Hardcastle and one half-brother, Elmon (Tode) Fly, who preceded him in death.

Born in Medina, Tennessee, his parents were the late Nona Perkins McLemore and Eugene B. McLemore. He claimed Jackson as his residence almost his entire life.

He was a veteran of WWII - 44 months of service - 2 ? years in Asiatic Pacific Theater.

Judge McLemore was educated in the Jackson City Schools, West Tennessee Business College, Union University and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from Vanderbilt University. As a senior at Vanderbilt he organized the moot court system and was the first Chief Justice. He was also a graduate of the National College of the Judiciary at the University of Nevada, Reno. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega college fraternity and a member of Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity.

He was engaged in the private practice of law from 1950 to 1960. He served three terms in the State Senate and was nominated for a fourth term before he was appointed Chancellor of the 14th Chancery Division of Tennessee in 1960. After serving 15 ? years in that office he was elected by the Supreme Court of Tennessee to be the Executive Secretary of that Court (now known as Administrative Director of the Courts). After serving one year, he was elected Attorney General of Tennessee by the Supreme Court. After retiring he continued to serve as Special Justice of the Supreme Court and Special Judge of the Court of Appeals by designation of the Chief Justice.

Frank F. Drowota, III, and former Chief Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court, stated: "His leadership, intellect and energy shaped the progress of the courts of this state. He was always gracious in manner and courteous in speech, and he had a warm and delightful personality. His soundness of judgment, impartiality, courage and fairness will always be remembered. He was one of Tennessee's great judges and judicial conference leaders." Judge Alan HIghers of the Tennessee Court of Appeals noted: "Brooks McLemore is a legend in Tennessee law. No man in our history has made greater a contribution to our state judiciary than he has done."

He was president of the Judicial Conference of Tennessee 1966-67. He was a member of the Judicial Council of Tennessee for 14 years. He was listed in Marquis' Who's Who in America. He served as a delegate to the National Conference of State Trial Judges, American Bar Association, three consecutive years. He was very active throughout his career in court modernization and after his retirement was cited by the Judicial Conference for his outstanding services and devoted leadership.

He was the teacher of an adult bible class, which bears his name at West Jackson Baptist Church for 41 years and he cherished the relationships he made there. He was Trustee of Union University for 12 years and was Trustee Emeritus at the time of his death. He received Union's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1972.

As a practicing lawyer he was interested in Trade Unionism and represented many labor unions. He was president of the Jackson Trades Labor Council 1950 to 1953.

Memorials may be directed to West Jackson Baptist Church.

George A. Smith & Sons

North Chapel

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/jacksonsun/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=159252810

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Meeks. Elizabeth was born on 3 Jun 1920 in Mississippi; died on 17 Nov 2012 in McDonough, Henry County, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Medina Town, District 1
Enumerated 8 January 1920 By John T. Rowlett
SD 9 ED 40 Sheet 1B
24-25
McLemore, Eugene B Hd M W 35 M Tn Tn Ala Proprietor Restaurant
McLemore, Nona Wife F W 32 M Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Mattie M Dtr F W 11/12 Tn Tn Tn
Fly, Elmon StepSon M W 12 S Tn Tn Tn

26-27
McLemore, Margaret Hd F W 64 Wd Ala Ala Tn
----28
McLemore, Ernie Hd M W 21 M Tn Tn Tn Ala Laborer
McLemore, Alma J Wife F W 18 M Tn Tn Tn None
McLemore, Floid O Son M W 1 5/12 Tn Tn Tn
----29
McLemore, Cecil Hd M W 25 M Tn Tn Ala None
McLemore, Ula Wife F W 22 M Tn Tn Tn None

1930 Census
Tennessee, Madison County, Jackson City, First Ward, Civil District 5
Enumerated April 11, 1930
ED 57-12 SD 10 Sheet 17A
203-49-84
McLemore, Eugene Head m W 45 M 34 Gibson Tenn Tenn Tenn Salesman Grocer Store
McLemore, Nona Wf F W 42 M 16 Carrol Tenn Dyer Tenn Carrol Tenn Rents Room Boarding House
McLemore, Mattie Dtr F W 11 S Gibson Tenn Gibson Tenn Carrol Tenn
McLemore, Eugene Brooks Son M W 10 S Gibson Tenn Carrol Tenn Gibson Tenn
Denson, Nettie Mae Boarder F W 27 M 25 Tenn Tenn Tenn Press feeder Printing co
Denson, J W Boarder M W 23 M 21 Miss Miss Miss Presse Dry Clean Co
Fly, Elmon L Boarder M W 23 S Tenn Tenn Tenn Salesman ???
Davis, Harry Boarder M W 53 D 27 Ala Wales Scotland Mail Clerk Railway
Bilhen, P R Boarder M W 55 S Tenn Miss Tenn Salesman Insurance
Coleman, G. Elmer Boarder M W 31 S Lebanon, Tenn Tenn Tenn Barber Barber Shop
Terry, Callie Sue F W 32 Wd 17 Henderson, Tenn Tenn Tenn Teacher Business College
Terry, Callie Sue Boarder

Eugene married Nona Perkins before 1919 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Nona was born about 1888 in Carroll County, Tennessee; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"James was with Forrest in the war between the states, and he was somewhat legendary, as I have heard some good stories about him. He was the strongest man in Tennessee, and could lift a bale of cotton. He was about 6'6" which was huge for those times. My grandmother was also 6' tall. I have a nice picture of his family group and also a pic of him and Margaret with him in his uniform. Sherry Connally Murray - Jackson, TN."

From 20th Tennessee Cavalry, CSA Biographical Information Website
Revised 13 Aug 1999
http://home.olemiss.edu/~cmprice/cavalry/bio_m.html

J.K. McLemore
Company D. Enlisted April 1, 1864 in Gibson Co., TN, by Capt. Shane. Bay horse valued at $800. Present on roll for Mar/April 1864. Present on roll for May/June 1864.
Source: Compiled Service Records

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Census Information:

1900 Census
Tennessee, Gibson, Civil District 1, ED 30
Enumerated 2, 3 and 4th June 1900 by Horace V Suiter
18-18
McLemore, ??? Head W M Apr 1844 53 N 29 TN Tn NC Farmer
McLemore, Margaret C Wife W F Mar 1855 45 M 29 12/9 Ala Tn Tn
McLemore, Knox J Son W M Dec 1875 24 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ross A Son W M Feb 1879 21 M2 Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Jinnie Dtr W F July 1876 23 S Tn Tn Ala
McLemore, Eugene Son W M Arp 1884 16 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Katy (sic) Son W M Dec 1888 11 Tn Tn AlaFarm Laborer
McLemore, Cecil Son W M Jany 1894 6 Tn Tn Ala
McLemore, Earnest Son W M Jany 1898 2 Tn Tn Ala

James married Margaret Caroline Jackson on 11 Oct 1870 in Gibson County, Tennessee. Margaret was born on 18 Mar 1855 in Alabama; died on 24 Oct 1932 in Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee; was buried in Hope Hill Cemetery, Medina, Gibson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to be the daughter of Robert JACKSON and Elizabeth Jane LONGWORTH. Elizabeth was later said to have been married to James IRBY.

(Research):Census Information:

Tennessee, Gibson County, Civil District 1,
Enumerated 6 May 1910 by Chas W. Karnes
SD 9, ED 33, Sheet 17A
271-276
McLemore, Margaritt Hd F W 55 Wd 12/8 Ala Va Tn Farm Mgr
McLemore, Eugene B Son M W 25 S Tenn Tenn Ala English Far
m Laborer
McLemore, Cecil Son M W 16 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Ernie Son M W 12 S Tn Tn Ala Farm Laborer
McLemore, Elizabeth Mother F W 75 Wd 5/2 Tn Tn Tn Own Income

1920 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Medina Town, District 1
Enumerated 8 January 1920 By John T. Rowlett
SD 9 ED 40 Sheet 1B

26-27
McLemore, Margaret Hd F W 64 Wd Ala Ala Tn
----28
McLemore, Ernie Hd M W 21 M Tn Tn Tn Ala Laborer
McLemore, Alma J Wife F W 18 M Tn Tn Tn None
McLemore, Floid O Son M W 1 5/12 Tn Tn Tn
----29
McLemore, Cecil Hd M W 25 M Tn Tn Ala None
McLemore, Ula Wife F W 22 M Tn Tn Tn None

1930 Census
Tennessee, Gibson County, Medina
Enumerated Apr 4, 1930 by Mrs. Annie A. Karnes
ED 27-1 SD 2 Sheet 1B
19-20
McLemore, Margaret Hd F W 75 Wd Ala Tenn Tenn
None
McLemore, Robert Son M W 52 D Tn Tn Tn Farmer
Replogle, Edward Boarder M W 53 D Tn Tn Tn Undertaker
19-21
McLemore, Ernie Hd M W 31 M 19 Tn Tn Tn Ala Laborer
McLemore, Alma Wife F W 28 M 15 Tn Tn Tn
20-22
McLemore, Ethel Hd F W 45 Wd Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Raymond Son M W 17 Tn Tn Tn Laborer
McLemore, Maurine Dtr F W 15 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Prentice Son M W 13 S Tn Tn Tn
McLemore, Milburn Son M W 11 S Tn Tn Tn

Notes:

Married:
MaryLynn Santa shows that they were the parents of 10 children.

Notes:

Also known as Robert Atkins? Betty Pritchett shows he was nicknamed "Mack."

Atkins married Sabrina Maury on 14 Jun 1834 in Williamson County, Tennessee. Sabrina was born about 1808 in North Carolina; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Said to be a physician. Betty Pritchett shows she was nicknamed "Briney."