Alan Vernon Lemmon

Alan V. Lemmon
Alan Vernon Lemmon, 78, of Harrisonburg, VA, passed away December 5, 2016.
Born February 22, 1938, in St. Louis Missouri to the late Vernon Wilbur and Elizabeth Reel Lemmon, on January 21, 1978, he was united in marriage to Susanna Leid Lemmon who survives him along with his sister, Janet Lemmon, Moscow, Mills, MO. He was preceded in death by his brother, Eric Lemmon, Lompoc, CA.
Alan received Christ as his savior in 1965 after hearing the Gospel at Tremont Temple Baptist Church in Boston, while a student at Harvard, and was baptized in 1966.
Mr. Lemmon received his undergraduate degree from Washington University, St. Louis, MO, and his Masters and PhD in Applied Mathematics: Computer Science, from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. His professional career centered in scientific research and software design. From 1969-1984 he worked for the Mitre Corporation in McClean, VA., doing state-of-the-art computer Research & Development work for the Defense Communications Agency associated with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. From 1984 until he retired in 2003, Alan was employed by GTE Laboratories in Waltham, MA. Upon retirement Alan and Susanna moved to the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA. They both were active members of The Church of the Incarnation (Anglican) of Harrisonburg, VA, where Susanna is still a member.
Alan was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). He also was a member of various church choirs as well as a member of the Harrisonburg Harmonizers, a barbershop chorus in Harrisonburg, VA. He also enjoyed a life-long interest in science, various types of puzzles, and performing sleight-of-hand magic tricks.
The funeral service will be held at the Church of the Incarnation, 292 N. Liberty Street in Harrisonburg, VA, Sunday, December 11, at 2:00 pm. A meal will follow the service.
Interment will be Saturday, December 17, at the Weaverland Frame Church cemetery, in Weaverland, PA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VMRC Foundation: 1491 Virginia Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802; or to The Church of the Incarnation Building Fund: 57 South Main St. Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.
McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is in charge of arrangements.