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  Lemmons, Jr., Lamar
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AffiliationDemocratic  
  2005-01-01  
 
NameLamar Lemmons, Jr.
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Detroit, Michigan , United States
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Born June 23, 1936
DiedNovember 07, 2023 (87 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
Last ModifedRBH
Nov 11, 2023 11:56pm
Tags Air Force -
InfoState Representative LaMar Lemmons, Jr. has the distinction of being the senior member of one of the few father-son teams to ever serve in the Michigan House of Representatives during the same session. While he represents the residents of the 2nd House District, his son, LaMar Lemmons, III represents the residents of the 3rd House District.

LaMar Lemmons, Jr. was born June 23 1936 in Memphis Tennessee. He moved to Detroit in 1950 where he attended Detroit Public Schools. At the age of seventeen, Lemmons joined the United States Air Force and bravely served his country for many years. His service time included a tour of duty at Ashiya Air Force Base, Japan.

Upon receiving an honorable discharge from military service, Lemmons returned to Detroit to work for the Ford Motor Company. He later worked and retired from the Eppert Oil Company.

Rep. Lemmons is the owner of Lemmons Transportation, a company that provides drivers and chauffeurs for businesses.

Lemmons is the father of four children; Lamar Lemmons, III being the oldest. He attended the Detroit Institute of Technology and is a member of the East Side Business Alliance.


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Son Lamar Lemmons III 1957-
Grandson Lamar Lemmons IV 1983-

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  08/07/2012 Wayne County Commissioner 03 - D Primary Lost 31.06% (-11.17%)
  08/03/2010 MI State Senate 01 - D Primary Lost 19.32% (-21.89%)
  11/04/2008 MI State House 002 Won 96.46% (+92.92%)
  08/05/2008 MI State House 002 - D Primary Won 56.55% (+39.33%)
  11/07/2006 MI State House 002 Won 95.89% (+91.79%)
  08/08/2006 MI State House 002- D Primary Won 63.19% (+48.10%)
  11/02/2004 MI State House 002 Won 94.74% (+89.48%)
  08/03/2004 MI State House 002 - D Primary Won 28.72% (+5.43%)
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