Max Carlton Lemma
Passed: June 28, 2025
Charleston, WV
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Max Carlton Lemma
Passed: June 28, 2025
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Max Carlton Lemma, 72, of Charleston, WV, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, with family by his side.
He was a graduate of Marshall University and received his MBA from West Virginia University. He was a CPA and an Oil and Gas producer alongside his best friend of many years, Pete Pauley.
Max is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gail; his daughter, Erica (Reid) Simpson; his brother, Larry (Sharon) Lemma, and his four grandchildren, Carli, Riley, Carter and Quinn.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Mackenzie.
Max loved golfing, camping, fishing, hunting and boating. He took pride in helping his grandchildren catch their first fish. Many wonderful family memories were made with “Pop” behind the wheel of a boat. Though mobility issues plagued him during his last few years, Max still enjoyed joining his ZBT brothers to cheer on the Thundering Herd. He was a good man, lived a full life and was loved by many.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.
A celebration of Max’s life will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, WV.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association
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13 responses to Max Carlton Lemma
Suzie and Randy Humphreys says:
July 3, 2025
Gail, Erica and family. Randy and I are so very sorry to hear about Max’s passing. He was a special guy, always kind and caring, and a fun neighbor growing up. Lots of wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon Lewis says:
July 3, 2025
Dear Gail and Family,
I was saddened to see that Max has transitioned. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
Sharon Lewis
Denise Burgess says:
July 3, 2025
Gail, prayers and love to you and your family.
Jeff Brown says:
July 2, 2025
Max was such a fun guy to be around. I enjoyed his humor and perspective on life. I feel fortunate to have known him. My sincere condolences to Gail and the rest of the family
gus may says:
July 2, 2025
Gail, Erica and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Max. He was a great guy to work for and i have so many good memories of the times we spent both inside and outside the office. His humor and kindness will never be forgotten. Sympathy to
all of the family.