Amos Leslie McLemore, Sr.

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Biographical information below was copied from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by David Ayscue III, a son-in-law:

Grew up in Cape Fear region of North Carolina. Very intelligent man, who was forced to quit school after 8th grade to help support his family. Became a bookkeeper/accountant for Swift Company meats for many years. Avid stamp collector and enjoyed walking. Raised four children: one son, Amos Leslie McLemore, Jr. (of first wife, who died in childbirth or soon thereafter - maiden name Beard?); and 3 daughters: Agnes McLemore, Nancy Brown McLemore and Kay McLemore (by wife, Agnes Vann Brown McLemore, d. 2005). Passed away of heart attack in 1985; loving wife Agnes passed away Feb, 10, 2005 at age 98.

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Census Listings:

1940 Census
North Carolina, Vance County, Henderson Ward 3
Enumerated April 15, 1940
SD 4 ED 91-5 Sheets 4B and 5A
91-R
McLemore, A L Head M W 37 M No H-4 NC North Fork McDowell West Va Bookkeeper Wholesale Produce
McLemore, Agnes Wf F W 33 M No C-1 NC North Fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Leslie Son M W 11 S Yes 6 Va North fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Agnes Dtr F W 8 S Yes 2 NC North fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Nancy Dtr F W 6 S No West Virginia North fork McDowell West Va
McLemore, Lena K Dtr F W 2 S West Virginia

Amos married Virginia Marie Cahoon before 1928. Virginia was born on 23 Jan 1907; died on 28 May 1929 in Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Agnes Vann Brown after 1930. Agnes was born on 17 Nov 1906 in Bertie County, North Carolina; died on 10 Feb 2005 in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina; was buried in Sunset Garden Memorial Cemetery, Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rolesville

Amos Leslie "Les" McLemore Jr. died peacefully on June 2nd, 2020, at the age of 91. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, April 12, 1929. He was the son of the late Amos L. McLemore Sr. and Marie Cahoon McLemore, and step-mother Agnes Brown McLemore. Les graduated from Henderson High School in 1946, followed by a two-year tour of duty with the U.S. Navy, where he was discharged in 1948 as a Navy corpsman and a Veteran of WWII. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1951, with a Bachelor of Science degree. He received numerous statewide awards and recognitions for his performance while employed by the State of North Carolina for over 30 years.

He was a member of Rolesville Baptist Church. He taught Sunday School and served on many committees as a life-long Baptist. He also served on both the Planning Board and as a Commissioner for the Town of Rolesville.

Les is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Stainback McLemore, sons Amos L. McLemore III and Jonathan K. McLemore and his wife Barbara, granddaughter Jenna Brock McLemore, step-granddaughters Kristen and Stephanie Johnson and step great grandchildren Olivia and Aiden. He is also survived by his sisters, Agnes M. Dodd of Henderson, Nancy M. Moody (J.W.) of Henderson, Kay M. Scarborough of Virginia Beach, VA, Aunt Elsie Cahoon Riggs of Virginia Beach, VA, brothers-in-law Grady T. Stainback (Phyllis) of Henderson and Bobby Stainback (Peggy) of Franklin, VA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, a private ceremony will be held at a future date for members of the family. His remains will be entombed at the First Baptist Church Columbarium in Henderson.

Les touched the lives of many, and will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rolesville Baptist Church Building Fund, 203 E. Young Street, Rolesville, NC 27571.

Arrangements are by J.M. White Funeral Home of Henderson.

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Amos married Virginia Stainback before 1961. Virginia was born on 1 Jul 1932 in Vance County, North Carolina; died on 9 Sep 2023 in Rolesville, Wake County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]