(From Ulmer Funeral Home)Thomas Lee McLemore was born September 1, 1943, to Everett and Wilma (Rickman) McLemore. He graduated Sarcoxie High School in 1961. In December 1963 he married Janice Arlene Tilton. They raised three children, Gary (Robyn) McLemore of Carthage, Cindie (Ross) Galbraith of Peculiar, Nancy Bright (Michael Cochran) of Springfield until Arlene’s death in October 1993.
In November 1997 he was united in marriage to Joyce Fay Holman and grew his family to include Janet Glenn of Sarcoxie, Peggy (Alan) Patton of Carthage and Mark (Debbie) Glenn of Kentucky. Tom and Joyce enjoy 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
He worked construction as a young man and later became a diesel mechanic for several trucking companies, going on to become director of maintenance. He took a step back and eventually retired from Leggett and Platt water treatment department in 2010.
Throughout his life he enjoyed farming and driving horses. He spent his later years cutting and selling firewood from his 3rd generation farm in LaRussell. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church- Carthage.
Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, one grandson, his wife of nearly 30 years and their infant daughter.
There is a funeral service scheduled for Thomas at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage, Missouri. The visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM the previous night, Friday, November 13 at Ulmer Funeral Home. The burial will take place at Red Oak Cemetery immediately following the service.
Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com.
Any contributions can be made to Bethany Baptist Church in care of Ulmer Funeral Home.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.
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