John Edward Greenwell

John Edward Greenwell obituary, Louisville, KY

John Edward Greenwell

John Greenwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ratterman Southwest Funeral Home on Dec. 13, 2025.
John Edward Greenwell, 56, passed away Tuesday, December 9th, 2025.
John was a Process Supervisor for Chemtrusion, where he had worked for 21 years. He was a snake breeder who liked guns, Knob Creek, cleaning his truck, and watching wrestling and movies. He loved his grandbabies and family get togethers.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Roy J. Greenwell (Buddy); brother, Roy Wayne Greenwell; sisters, Teresa Leister and Anna Rose Greenwell. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Yvonne; mother, Lila Greenwell; sons, Justin E. Greenwell (Brittany) and Branden J. Greenwell; sisters, Tina Metzler (Ron) and Nancy Glass (Neil); grandchildren, Emma and Stella Greenwell; a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be 6 P.M. Monday, December 15, 2025 at Ratterman Southwest, 4832 Cane Run Rd. Visitation will be 11 A.M. until the time of service.
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