Kenneth Leo Lemley, Jr.

Kenneth Leo Lemley Jr., age 60, of Churubusco,IN, went home to be with the Lord at 4:48a.m. on Thursday March 26, 2015 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.Born on February 24, 1955 in Centerville, MI, he was the son of Kenneth Leo and Doris (Klein) Lemley Sr. Ken attended Centerville, Michigan schools and then proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Border Patrol from 1972-1978.On January 4, 1973 Ken married Michele (Hedrington) in Centerville, MI.Ken worked at Essex Wire for 28 years in assembly. He was also a union steward for I.A.M. Ken was an avid Cincinnati Bengals fan and enjoyed watching them play.He also enjoyed playing golf at Eel River.In addition, Ken loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them fishing at Tri Lakes and Chain O Lakes and on trips to Michigan. Survivors include his loving wife Michele Lemley of Churubusco; children Heather Machlan, Kenneth Lemley III, and Gary Lemley, all of Columbia City and George Lemley of Churubusco; 6 grandchildren Michael and Christopher Machlan, Kenneth Lemley IV, Anthony Conrad, and Kaylee and Alexis Lemley; brotherJohn (Sue) Lemley of Centerville,MI.Ken was preceded in death by his paren...[more]

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Ken and Doris Lemley Sr., son Nick Lemley, and son-in-law Phil Machlan. A private memorial gathering to celebrate Kens life will be held, in accordance with his wishes. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Ken to Riley Childrens Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City, IN. Visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.