James D. McLemore, age 78 of Beecher, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Diana McLemore nee Thurston. Loving father of Julie McLemore, Debra (Scott) Matalone, and the late James S. McLemore. Cherished grandfather of Megan Moulton. Dear brother of Charles (Neva) McLemore, Faye (Bobby) Richardson and Glenda (Austin) Tyner. Visitation Friday, December 5, 2014 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, December 6, 2014 10:00 a.m. at Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL 60475. Interment Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL. Memorials to Fellowship Baptist Church - South Chicago Hts., IL or Baptist Children''s Home - 949 County Rd. 1300 N. Carmi, IL 62821.