James Lemon,

Mr. James "Jim" Arthur Lemon, Senior, Age: 56, died at his residence in Port Orchard, Washington on December 19, 2001.Jim had been born on November 18, 1945 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, to Charles and Alvina(Solum)Lemon.He graduated from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard. Following high school, Jim joined the United States Navy. He served aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Vietnam war, achieving the rank of E-3. Jim received the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign medal, and a Purple Heart.Following his tour of service, Jim owned his own business for thirty plus years, "Jim Lemon Doors". He was a member of the VFW and he enjoyed serving his customers.Jim is survived by his companion of fifteen years, Karen Phillips; his parents, Charles and Alvina Lemon of Port Orchard; sons, James Lemon Jr., and Marty Lemon of Port Orchard; Jody and Corey Lemon of Bremerton; daughters, Rhonda Lemon of Port Orchard, and Kristina Lemon of Tacoma, Washington; brothers Wilbur Lemon of Port Orchard, and Ervin Lemon of Seattle; sisters, Lois Lemon and Linda Smith of Port Orchard; and five grandchildren.A funeral service for Mr. Lemon is scheduled for Friday, December 28, 2001 at 11:00 a.m., at Rill Chapel, 1151 Mitchell Avenue, Port Orchard, Washington. Public viewing is scheduled for Thursday, December 27, 2001. A reception will be held following the service at Rill Chapel. Burial will take place after the funeral at Sunset Lane Cemetery in Port Orchard.All arrangements are under direction of Rill Chapel, Pendleton-Gilchrist Funeral Home.