LEMONS, Billy (W.J.) of Dallas, born August 15, 1931, passed away October 30, 2008. He was a charter member and deacon of Friendship Baptist Church, a graduate of Forest High School and a faithful follower of SGMA. Preceded in death by parents, O. O. Lemons & Pearl; brother, Ray Lemons; sister-in-law, Vernelle Lemons. Survived by wife of 54 years, Novis Lemons; sons, Billy Paul Lemons & wife, Dianne, David Lemons & wife, Leslie; grandchildren, Brandon Lemons & wife, Janelle, Darren Lemons & wife, Becky, Kristi Cequina & husband, Walter, Shannon Anderson & husband, Chris, Natalie Cox & husband, Bryan, Brittany Lemons, Blake Lemons; great grandchildren, Madison, Jackson, Kennedy Cequina, Celise Lemons; sister-in-law, Fredda Lemons; many other family and friends. Service will be 2:30PM Saturday November 1, 2008 at Friendship Baptist Church, 820 Pioneer Rd., Mesquite, TX. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00PM " 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Friendship Baptist Church in the name of Billy Lemons.