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Kevin Dewayne Jemes

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Kevin Dewayne Jemes, son of Clinton and Venita Bennett Jemes, was born Feb. 20, 1965, in Lebanon. He departed this life Nov. 4, 2021, at his home in Grovespring, at the age of 56 years and 8 months. Kevin made a profession of faith in Christ at a young age and at the time of his passing was attending Family Church in Lebanon.

Kevin worked for several years as a mechanic at Fort Leonard Wood. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, driving Corvettes and was currently remodeling his home in Grovespring. Kevin especially loved his granddaughter, Clara Jean.

Kevin is survived by his son, William Jemes and his wife, Kaylee, of Grovespring; his daughter, Mira Jemes, of Houston, Miss.; one granddaughter, Clara Jean Jemes; his parents, Clinton and Venita Jemes, of Grovespring; one brother, Kenneth Jemes and his wife, Debbie, of Grovespring; two nieces, Jessica Palmer and her husband, Jeff, and their children, Sarah and Mason Palmer, of Hartville; and Tracy Dixon and her husband, Dustin, and their children, Rylee, Brayden and Kinsley Dixon, of Mansfield; special friend, Keyanne Quick, of Lebanon; other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one niece, Kelly Jemes.