Lemon

Larance

Lemon Larance was born to Kate Williams and Jake Williams on October 3, 1938. He was called to rest on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at the age of 87. Lemon believed in the Lord and was known as Lemon Squeeze or Lemon Head. Born in Greenwood Mississippi he first moved to New York, Brooklyn and then Toledo, Ohio in October of 1972. Lemon was a devoted family man, who loved his family. He loved and enjoyed his music and playing cards.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father; son Jemal Mitchell; sisters, Bettie Banks and Sarah Carr; brother Sam Larance; niece, Linda Adams; nephew, Greg Banks.

He leaves to rejoice his loving wife of 54 years Cheryl Larance, daughters Denise Mitchell, Kim Mitchell, Teresa Mitchell, Michelle Mitchell; son, Anthony Mitchell; grandsons Marcus Crawford and Anthony Jerrell Mitchell; 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Dot) Turner, sister in-law, Dello; brother in-law, Marcus Roberson (Mary), Diane Mitchell; special friend, Willie Resse and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nieces, and nephews.