Randall Dale Lemons

Randall “Dale” Lemons, 73, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Saturday June 11, 2016 in a local hospital. Born February 6, 1943, in Birchwood to the late William Paul and Dora Lee Erby Lemons, he spent the majority of his life in Bradley County.

Dale was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church and was also an ordained minister. He was employed at Poly Craft and Magic Chef for many years. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching and spending time with family and friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Rebecca Ann Lemons, and two brothers Arthur Lee Clinton Lemons and Jesse Doyle Lemons.

He is survived by one son Joe Lemons and wife Bonnie of Charleston, and a daughter Amy Evans of Chattanooga. He is also survived by two sisters Joyce Lemons Bius and husband Daniel of Murphy, North Carolina and Pauline Lemons Gladson of Cleveland.

He had five surviving grandchildren; Cassie Gilliand, Tiarra Tallent, Lacey Bowers, Ryan Dempsey, and Jeremy Dempsey all of Cleveland and seven great grandchildren. Shirley M. Smith of Cleveland was his loving caregiver for 11 years. He had several nieces, nephews and other extended family members.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Ralph Buckner funeral Home with Brother Bill Fox officiating.

The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.