Mr. Charles Lemons Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Born on December 15, 1945, in Sanford, Florida, to the late Charlie and Evangelist Jestine Lemons.
Charles was a proud resident of Sarasota, Florida, where he grew up, worked, and built a life filled with family, friends, and community.
A graduate of Booker High School (1965), he was a standout football player and a two-year team captain under Coach Alphonse Baker and Earl Watts. He continued his athletic and academic pursuits at Savannah State College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree on a football scholarship. While there he also pledged for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and became president.
Charles later coached Little League football, sharing his passion with the next generation.
Above all, Charles was a compassionate man who cared deeply about people and was always eager to help others. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness.
Survivors include his loving wife, Marilyn Moore; sister, Sandra Lemons Washington; beloved brother, Tony Green (Betty); daughters, Meshandra “Shan” Williams and Monica Lemons Key (Derrick); grandchildren, Sasha Stackhouse and Mykel Williams; great niece, Malana Peterson; great nephew, Maverick Peterson; numerous great-grandchildren; favorite cousin, Florine Wynn; special nieces, Nicole Lemons Peterson (Richard) and Stephanie Lemons; nephews, Edgar Lemons, Jr. and Toddrick Washington (Marcia); cousin, Bishop George E. Butts and family; and many friends and classmates in Sarasota, Florida.
Preceded in death by his Parent’s Charlie and Evangelist Jestine Lemons, Brother, Edgar Lemons, Sr.
A celebration of Charles’ life will be held on March 6th in Canton, Mississippi. at
South Liberty Missionary Baptist Church
165 E. Dinkins Street
Canton, Mississippi 39046
601-859-1279
Website: southliberty.org
Funeral Home: Peoples Undertaking Company, Inc. 319 North Street Canton, Mississippi 39046 601-859-4323
Florist: Willow Blue 1682 HWY 49 South Florence, Mississippi 39073 601-664-9946
Sandra Washington
March 3, 2026, 12:00 am
You were my big brother until the end you took care of me. You looked out for me from the bottom of your heart. You loved your “only sister” and I love you so much. Thank you for being in my life and taken care of me. Rest in heaven my lovely loving brother. I will miss you. Say hi to mother and our brother, Edgar.
Your Only sister. Sandra Washington
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Vickie Guidry
March 3, 2026, 12:58 am
Sandra, my sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Rosalyn Gary
March 3, 2026, 2:04 am
Ms. Sandra my prayers and condolences continue to be with you and your family, may the Lord give you all the strength and comfort that you need during this time and days to come. Remember the earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal. Be blessed 🙏🙏🙏
Marjorie Farnum Sandee
March 3, 2026, 2:10 am
Sandra, I am deeply saddened by the news of Charles’ passing. I pray that God will grant you strength and peace during this difficult time. My most sincere condolences.
Marjorie Farnum Sandee
Daydawn Butler
March 3, 2026, 3:12 am
Meshandra, Tahira and I send our love, condolences and prayers to you and your family. We know how important family is to you. Praying that our Father God will grant you solace in abundance as you navigate this difficult time in your life. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of your father. Love and blessings 🙏🏾❤️
Jimmy Ford
March 3, 2026, 3:45 am
Sandi, I am truly sorry for your loss. I Pray for Strength and Understanding. He was definitely a strong man who gave me great advice and I had the upmost respect for. Take Your Rest My Friend ……
Karen Hicks King
March 3, 2026, 2:54 pm
Charles you will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the family
Stacey Bellamy
March 3, 2026, 5:03 pm
My condolences to Meshandra and her family may God continue to wrap his arms around you in a time as this.
Gloria Chandler
March 3, 2026, 5:09 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you his (only sister) and your family .🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Tony Green
March 3, 2026, 5:35 pm
Charles,
I will never forget what you meant to me, and how you help me to stay foucus on being a better man.
Your are the big brother that I needed to become the man I am today.
Love always your little brother,
Tony
Queaster S. McCary
March 4, 2026, 12:15 am
Sandra I pray that God give you and his entire family strength to go thru this lost of your brother, everyone that went to Booker High remember Charles,safe travels Sandra and sun will shine again, Much love always Queaster Simmons McCary.
Dr. Beverly Carter Remy
March 4, 2026, 1:53 am
Hi Ms. Sandra.
You have my deepest sympathy. He was a busy man and servant of the people. May God receive him as a child of the most high. May he be forgiven of any sins of commission and omission. May his legacy live on.
Laura Hardenburgh
March 4, 2026, 5:01 am
Dear Sandra,
We didn’t know your brother; but we know you, and we know you will miss him. Charles sounds a lot like you, caring, kind and always willing to help others. Take comfort in knowing that he is at peace now, and that you will be with him again, and with our Lord. Cherish your memories and loved ones; and let not your heart be troubled.
With Sympathy, Your Friends,
Dave and Laura Hardenburgh
Theodore Thomas
March 4, 2026, 7:46 pm
May God’s eternal Grace and Mercy continually be with you and family as y’all cope with this difficult life occurrence. Clearly know that God will bring comfort and peace to you, family and friends at this most difficult moment.
Phyllis Allen
March 6, 2026, 5:59 am
March 6 2026 Sandra our prayers and Love to you and the family doing the passing of Charles who we consider a true friend and may God give you strength Tommie and Phyllis Allen
Felicia Redden Williams
March 6, 2026, 2:27 pm
Hi my big sister. We go way back from Booker High School days to our college days in Jacksonville. You always looked after me just like a big sister does. I know how much you loved your family because you demonstrated that same love toward me. May Charles rest in Devine peace somewhere around the throne of God. With heartfelt sympathy. Felicia Redden Williams and Jimmie
Stephanie Rugg
March 6, 2026, 2:33 pm
My heart goes out to my dearest friend Marilyn. Charles was such a genuinly nice, thoughtful person. I will carry such wonderful memories of him.
Rosa Mckenzie
March 6, 2026, 6:17 pm
Rosa McKenzie
I know you because I see you even now through the eyes of those you have touched with the kindness you showed to your sister Sandra Washington and long time friend (Henry Porter), that they joy in the memories of their youth. As I look in their faces even now, and listen to their expressions of the past, you live again. You made a difference that last on and on. Thank you.
Carolyn J. Mason
March 7, 2026, 4:51 pm
Sandra,
My deepest condolences to you on the loss of Charles. I pray God’s strength, wisdom, courage, knowledge and understanding for you.
With love,
Carolyn J. Mason
Modestine Johnson Gainey
March 9, 2026, 2:19 pm
My Sincere Condolences and Prayers to you Sandra and your Family of the passing of your brother may your Beautiful Memories of the Loved that the both of you had for each other Always Keep a Smile in your Heart 🕊️🙏🏾❤️
Much Love
Modestine
Jimmie Ann Litman-Daniels
March 9, 2026, 6:21 pm
My deepest sympathy
To the lemons, family
I’m so sorry to hear about CHARLES passing rest in peace CHARLES,
Jimmie ann
Rebecca Jones
March 13, 2026, 7:05 pm
Condolence to the family for your loss