C.E. Lemonds, son of the late  Homer Edwin Lemonds and Dolah Mae (Gobble) Lemonds was born May 2, 1930, in Dunklin County, Missouri and departed this life on, October 7, 2026, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, Missouri, at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 6 days. C.E.  married Melba Warren in January of 1955.

Survivors include wife: Melba Lemonds of Kennett, MO.

Sister: Patricia Mae (John) Sullivan of Alabama

Several special cousins and other relatives

C.E. was preceded in death by his son: Bradley Lemonds.

C.E. served his country in the United States Army.

Graveside Services will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 9, 2026 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Rev. Chris Maynard officiating.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.