Clark E. Lemley

Clark E. Lemley, of Ligonier, passed away at Avalon Village in Ligonier on Monday November 18, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania on July 11, 1918 the son of Albert and Sadie (Rush) Lemley. He is survived by his step-children, Nancy (Robert) Stump of Cromwell; Melvin (Cindy) Coyle of Ligonier; Raymond (Janelle) Coyle of Goshen; and Richard Coyle of Ligonier; brothers, Franklin (Willie) Lemley of Taylorsville, NC; Kenneth (Ann) Lemley of Adrian, MI; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by, his wives, Nora Bolyn and Patricia Coyle; his parents; siblings, Edith, Evelyn, Wilma, John, Albert, and Kinsey. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He was given numerous awards including three bronze stars for his services. Clark was a member of Shilo Baptist Church in Ligonier and the American Legion Post 243 both of Ligonier. A funeral service will be held in Clark’s honor on Friday November 22, 2013 at 1 PM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN. Pastor Jimmy Shepherd will officiate. Burial will follow at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Family and friends will be received from 11 AM until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contribution may be directed to his great-granddaughter, Elisabeth Powell for her mission trip to Mexico. He took great delight in all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.