Jerry M. Lemmon

Jerry M. Lemmon, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at his home in Edinburgh, IN. Jerry was born in Richmond, IN, on May 24, 1943, the son of the late Robert Burdette and Winnie Whitis Lemmon. Jerry was raised in Union County, Indiana where he attended Liberty and Alquina High Schools. He graduated from Alquina High School in 1961 where he lettered in both the Varsity Baseball and Basketball teams. He received scholarship offers to play baseball in college ultimately deciding to stay home to work on the family farm. Jerry married Janice Prifogle on August 24, 1968, in Brookville, IN. They moved to Connersville, IN, where Jerry worked for Public Service Indiana. The couple started their family in Connersville. Their only son, Jay, and two daughters, Jodi and Jean, were born in Connersville. Jerry accepted a promotion, moving the family to Columbus, IN, where their youngest daughter, Jill, was born. In Columbus, Jerry was a coach and supporter of youth sports. He was the Athletic Director at Francis Smith Elementary for 6 years. He enjoyed coaching and watching his children and grandchildren in their various activities and sporting events. Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and gardening. Jerry was employed in Electric Supply Inventory Management. His knowledge and expertise carried him through several corporate mergers ultimately retiring from Duke Energy after more than 40 years of employment there. Jerry was also a member of the Indiana National Guard and East Columbus United Methodist Church. Jerry was involved in various fraternal organizations. He was a 50-year member of the Jackson Masonic Lodge #146, Past Master, member of Scottish Rite, and Murat Shrine. He was a member, alongside his wife, in the Columbus Order of Eastern Star #339, where he served as Past Patron and was honored as a Former Grand Representative. Jerry also was dedicated to serving as the Grand Lecturer of District 4 and as a member of the Indiana Rainbow Foundation Board of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls in Indiana. He also belonged to the Order of the Amaranth. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, with tribute by Gerald W. “Butch” Jordan and Mike Gillespie. Calling hours will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Monday. A Masonic Memorial Service and an Eastern Star Memorial Service will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Creekside Cemetery in Brookville, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Christian School and Indiana Rainbow Girls Foundation through the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Janice S. Lemmon; daughters, Jodi (Mark) Robinson of Terre Haute, IN, Jean (Larry) Blankman of Louisville, KY, Jill (Eric Dockter) Lemmon of Indianapolis, IN; daughter-in-law, Cindy Lemmon of Nineveh, IN; grandchildren, Kayla and Kylie Lemmon, Noah, Coleson and Alexa Blankman, Ian and Ryker Dockter; nephew, Jeffrey A. Lemmon; niece, Anita J. Rich; great-niece, Brandy Wethington and her sons; cousin, Marilyn Sturgeon and her family; sister-in-law, Linda (Gerry) Thumb and her family. Several other extended family and friends; several fur babies. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Robert Burdette Lemmon; mother, Winnie B. Whitis Lemmon Smith; stepfather Gerald L. Smith; brother, John I. Lemmon; son, Jay K. Lemmon; stepsister Leeanne Smith.