Joe R. Trice

Joe R. Trice obituary

Joe R. Trice

Joe Trice Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory - Greenwood Chapel on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Joe Ray Trice, 84, of Kevil, KY passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He worked for over 40 years as an electrician and retired from Alison Gas Turbine and Navistar in 2013. He loved sand-drag racing, winters on the beach in Florida, and summers by his pool at his home. He coached multiple seasons of CG Bantam football, baseball and basketball.

Joe is survived by his wife of 62 years Joyce, and their three children: Daniel Trice (Jackeline), Dawn Leech (Chris), and David Trice (Glenna),

grandchildren: Taylor Miller (Nick), Haley Trice (Sebastian), Connor Leech (Madison), Riley Leech, and Cody Trice (Jessica), and his great-granddaughter Charlotte Miller,

Brother Kenneth Trice (Mary-Sue), Half Brother Marty Meksmiths and his 11 grand-dogs.

Joe never met a stranger, was loved by all, and will be remembered by many.

Private service entrusted to Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, 481 W. Main Street, Greenwood

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

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