Leonard John LeMay, Jr.

CLAXTON: Leonard “Joe” John LeMay, 67, passed to the hereafter on November 3, 2026. Born March 7, 1959, in Queens, New York, to Leonard John LeMay and Mildred Reichel.

Joe grew up in Tucker, Georgia, attended Tucker High School, then enlisted in the Navy, and was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida.

Once out of the Navy, Joe moved back to Dekalb County. He loved to cook and worked at several Waffle Houses for a number of years. When he moved to Claxton, Georgia, he continued cooking at various restaurants, including Mrs. Roger’s restaurant.

His hobbies were fishing and spending time with his son and stepson, Jeremy, who would play practical jokes on him. Joe had a talent for creating wood art with items he would pick up along the streets of Claxton and turn into one-of-a-kind pieces.

“Some of my favorite times were spent shooting pool at the local pub in Tucker, Georgia, with my brother and father. They whupped up on me 8 out of 10 times but taught me a lot about the skill of the game. He had a quick wit and sarcastic sense of humor. He will be missed by family and those who knew him. May you rest in peace, little brother!”

He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard John LeMay, Sr., and all of his aunts and uncles.

SURVIVORS: daughter, Jessica Marie LeMay; son, Leonard John LeMay III; four granddaughters, one grandson; three sisters, Laura Boykin, Annette LeMay, and Lesile Diane; several cousins.

As Joe wishes, there will be no Funeral Service. He asked the immediate family to celebrate his life at Tybee Island, Georgia, where he spent most of his happiest hours.

He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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