George Leonard Lemon, 86, of Lewisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Oct. 30, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born on Feb. 18, 1939, to the late Charles and Norma Wallace Lemon.
George attended Greenbrier Military School from 1955 to 1958 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Salem College in 1964. He also attended Oklahoma Auction School and conducted countless auctions over the years through the Great Valley Land & Cattle Company. George introduced Herens cattle from Switzerland to the State of West Virginia in the late 1970s.
Prior to attending John Marshall Law School, George was a teacher at Crichton. He practiced law in Lewisburg for nearly 50 years. He was also a licensed auctioneer and real estate broker in the State of West Virginia. He truly enjoyed helping others.
George was active in the community dedicating hours of service to 4-H and Future Farmers of America and making numerous donations to Davis Stuart. George was a friend to all and a kind, generous soul. He took great pride in the many good deeds he did for the local community.
George is survived by his loving and caring wife, Rebecca Cutlip Lemon, and his sister, Norma Virginia Strand and her husband John Strand of Leavenworth, Kansas.
George was a loving father to his two children – George L. Lemon II and his wife, Brandy, of Roanoke, VA, and Virginia A. Lemon of Lewisburg. He was blessed with three stepchildren – Deborah Parker and her husband, G.P., of White Sulphur Springs; Brian E. Hall and his wife, Stephanie, of Covington, VA; and Sara Hall Robards and her husband, Christopher, of Pittsboro, NC. George was a proud grandfather to his 11 grandchildren – Warner, Kyiah, and Waylon; Miles, Aiden, Claire, and Neil; Rebecca; Ava, Anna, and Allie.
Friends may call on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Old Stone Presbyterian Church with Rev. Susan Sharp Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation at www.parkinson.org.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
