Kenneth Lemon

Kenneth Lemon, 73, passed away February 13, 2023 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Kenneth was born March 12, 1949. He attended Lincoln High School and Des Moines Technical High School. Kenneth retired in 2011 from Briggs Business Forms where he had worked as a Collator Operator for many years. He enjoyed helping with Boy Scouts in any way that he could. Kenneth had been a Scout Master with many troops over the years. He also liked gardening, playing with his pets, watching old westerns and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Kenneth is survived by his spouse, Beverly A. Payne; sons, Tim (Marcy) Lemon and Tony Lemon; sister, JoAnna “Jayce” (Jake) Amoureaux; grandchildren, Nathan, Jenna and Joscilyn; sister, Linda (Mike) Kern; brother, Mike (Beverly) South; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Margaret Lemon and his brothers, Larry South and Bill South.

The family will greet friends Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 11 am to 12 pm at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street followed by a funeral service at 12 pm also at the funeral home. Kenneth will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Kenneth.

Condolences may be directed to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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