Dr. Joe Walton Lemley

Birth date: May 16, 1925 Death date: Jul 2, 2014

Retired superintendent of the Tulsa Technology Centers, Dr. Joe W. Lemley, went to be with the lord on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. “Evangelical Champion of Education” will be remembered in services at Christ United Methodist Church ( Read Obituary

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Earnest Brown

590w ago

I would like to let Dr. Lemley's family know you are in my prayers. I was unable to attend the service due to taking care of my wife who is ill. I am Earnest Brown and was the Auto Body Instructor on Lemley campus from 1983 to 1998 and enjoy serving under Dr. Lemley during those years. I had great respect for what he had accomplished in the years he lead the campuses. Impressed that he remembered you even years after we both retired . I am thankful for his leadership at first of the year having prayer before the school year started in following his leadership we had only moment of silent. I think he lead with his Faith. I am thankful too have known him. will have great memories. In Christ Love Earnie Brown

Sharon Garrigus

590w ago

I am sure many people can recall how Joe made a difference in their lives. I am no exception. I taught at "Vo-tech" and loved it. Joe created what was to become the gold standard for vocational schools. (I am sure everyone has heard that one). My husband once sent a good part time employee to see Joe about her education. She wanted to become a surgical tech. With all the courage she could muster she went to Joe's office. When he said "open door policy". He meant it literally. Even without an appointment, Joe saw this prospective student. He talked with her, validated her needs and promised a scholarship. Thanks to The Rotary Club and Joe Lemley Debbie Gill had an opportunity for a good education and career. Debbie worked hard, got her certification and worked with great surgeons here in Tulsa. She later became a missionary working in surgical suites all over the world because Joe cared enough for this student he gave her an opportunity. Thank you Joe!

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