Julian L. Lehman, Jr.

Julian L. Lehman, Jr., 69, of Valdosta, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born June 29, 1941, in Valdosta to the late Julian L. Lehman, Sr. and Mildred Lord Lehman. Julian's loving spirit was displayed in every aspect of his life. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and worked 28 years with the Valdosta Fire Department, starting as a firefighter and retiring as a Captain of the Training Division. He loved Georgia Bulldog football, fishing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. He will be dearly missed by each and every one of his Facebook friends who always looked forward to his daily posts about his morning cup of coffee and weather forecasts.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley; two children, Paul (Lisette) Lehman and Tracie (Shane) Kelly; six grandchildren, Joshua Lehman, Jennifer Kelly, Jessie Lehman, Jordan Lehman, Ashley Lehman, and Samantha Lehman. He also leaves behind one brother, Tim (Brenda) Lehman, two sisters, Betty (David) Lightsey, and Martha (Eddie) Roberts, all of Valdosta; and also his dear friend and sister in law, Peggy Anderson of Pel1 City, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta. Reverend Bryan Atkins will officiate. The Lehman family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday night from 6 – 8 p.m. Condolences may be conveyed online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602