Gerald D. "Buddy" McLemore, 78, of Senatobia, MS. passed away after a short illness on October 26, 2017 in Memphis, TN. Mr. McLemore was a United States Army veteran and had been a grocery store owner and operator for many years, an avid outdoorsman, a Boy Scouts of America Leader, a Shriner, and a 2nd degree Mason Oakville Lodge where he received the Scottish Rite. Mr. McLemore is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Kay Holder McLemore and 2 sons Richard (Laura) McLemore of Rockaway, NJ and Roger (Cortney) McLemore of Oxford, MS. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Tony, Kyle Jamie, Colton, and Camden; 1 brother Shan McLemore. He was preceded in death by his parents W. F. and Colleen McLemore, 2 brothers Billy and Dennis McLemore and one granddaughter, Katie. Visitation will be Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 12:30-2:00 pm with services following a 2:00 pm at Forest Hill Funeral Home, South 901-346-3250