Mike E. Lemons, 60, of Mt. Vernon, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at his home.He was born Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, the son of John and Marge (Colgrave) Lemons. He was married to Beth Taylor.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m Sunday at First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. David Shores officiating.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m Saturday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.Interment will be at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn.

Mr. Lemons is survived by his parents; son, Michael Lemons and wife Elizabeth of Nashville, Tenn.; three daughters, Amanda Lemons of Nashville, Tenn., Courtney Lemons of Mt. Vernon and Breanna Lemons of Mt. Vernon; granddaughter, Ramaya White of Nashville, Tenn.; two brothers, Harold Lemons and wife Norma Jean of Ina and William Lemons and special friend Janet of Mt. Vernon; and a sister, Doris Poole of Mt. Vernon. Several nieces and nephews also survive.He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Mike was a computer draftsman for Joy Mining Machinery in Mt. Vernon and was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon.For those who wish, memorials may be given to the First Free Will Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home, or from the online obituary at www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com, or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information and to send condolences.