Jack Hendrix McLemore, Jr

Funeral services for Jack Hendrix McLemore, Jr, 63, of Vidalia, LA will be held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ferriday, LA at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 21 with Father Paul Kunnumpuram officiating. Jack Hendrix McLemore, Jr was born on Friday, January 2, 1953 in Cottonport, LA and passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Vidalia and a retired attorney. His college preparatory education included the Concordia Parish School System and Cathedral High School. His college education includes a Bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor degree from Louisiana State University. In his non-work life, Jack was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, golfer, and sports fan, especially when those activities included his family. Jack served as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 158 in Natchez and participated in guiding both of his sons to become Eagle Scouts. He also served as President of the Dixie Youth Baseball League in Vidalia for a number of years along with many other years spent coaching, umpiring, and working on the fields. Lately, his greatest joy came from his interaction with his three grandchildren who all know him affectionately as “Papa”. In his work and community life, he was also very active. Jack served the Town of Vidalia as the Town Attorney for thirty plus years and represented several other municipal entities in their endeavors. In addition to the municipal work, he had a bustling general practice which allowed him to interact with people of all walks of life, which he thoroughly enjoyed. In past years, he worked with and was a member of the Concordia Chamber of Commerce, Cathedral School Board, Knights of Columbus, Lion’s Club, Louisiana City Attorney’s Association, The Seventh Judicial Bar Association, and the Krewe of Phoenix. Most recently, Jack was honored as the Male Concordian of the Year by the Concordia Parish Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Nancy Babin McLemore; son, Jack Hendrix McLemore III and wife Paige of Baton Rouge, LA; son, Scott Barbin McLemore and wife Laura of Vidalia, LA; granddaughters, Molly McLemore and Natalie McLemore and grandson, Jack Hendrix McLemore IV; parents, Jack Hendrix McLemore, Sr and Bernice McLemore of Vidalia, LA; sister, Lisa Tate and husband Avrie of Baton Rouge, LA; and sister Ann Robichaux and husband Drew of Denham Springs, LA. Pallbearers will be Russ Mayeux, Mike Mayeux, Drew Robichaux, Pat Galloway, Garlen Randall, Ronnie Harris, Tommy Ellett, and Al Courville. Honorary Pallbearers will be Avrie Tate, Charles Falkenheiner, Bill Mayer, Tom Carney, Ricky Rowlin, Sylvan Gremillion, and Danny Yates. The family will receive friends at Young’s Funeral Home in Vidalia, LA from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 20. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cathedral School in Natchez, MS or the American Diabetes Association.

Jack Hendrix McLemore, Jr

January 2, 1953 - April 17, 2016