Billy Charles Lemons, 79, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Lexington-VA Medical Center.

Born May 29, 1947 in Harrison County to the late Leo Earl Lemons & Lilly Jane Morrison Lemons Wiggins, he grew up in the Wagoner's Chapel area of the county, was a 1965 graduate of Harrison County High School, a Purple Heart Veteran serving in both the US Marine Corps and the US Navy, and worked for many years as a security guard– at the Fayette Mall, Keeneland and the Red Mile. He was an avid reader and a very knowledgeable military historian. Billy loved taking walks, sometimes several miles a day, and was a devoted night owl.  He took great pride in being independent and living a quiet life.

Surviving are a brother, Roy Lee Lemons; a nephew, Richard Lemons;  a niece, Amanda (Andy) Sunda; his great-niece & nephews, Aleanna, Aidan & Aidric Lemons; several cousins; and special friends, Rita Gayle & Richard.

Also preceding him in death was his brother, Donald Edward Lemons.

In accordance with his wishes, Billy will be cremated and scattered on the Lowe Valley Farm.

There will be a Celebration of Life held later this fall.