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Joseph Greenlee Obituary
CARTERVILLE -- Joseph "Joe" W. Greenlee, 49, passed away at 10:14 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Joe had fought a hard battle against cancer for 4 1/2 years.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in Riggin-Pillatsch and Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. Jim Wright, Sister Carol Karnitsky, Pastor John Yeo, and his twin brother, Ken Greenlee, officiating. Burial will be in Willowrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will begin after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Joe was born Sept. 17, 1961, in Alton, to Kenneth Lee and Wilma Marie (Bima) Greenlee. He married Tana Evans on Nov. 7, 1981, in Carterville.
He is survived by his wife, Tana Greenlee of Carterville; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Colin Zelasko of Carterville; son, Adam Greenlee of Carterville; mother, Wilma Greenlee of Carterville; sisters and brother-in-law, Kathy and Brad Solomon, and Nancy Pick, all of Carterville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ken and Stacy Greenlee of Carterville, Paul and Paula Greenlee of Carterville; mother and father-in-law, Don and Betty Evans of Carterville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donnie and Sherrill Evans of Carterville and Jim and Cindy Evans of Herrin; nieces and nephews, Amanda Todd, Matt Solomon, Ashlee Solomon, Kelli Greenlee, Paul Greenlee, Sean Greenlee, Sarah Greenlee, Lyndsay Greenlee, Dana Greenlee, Cassie and Michael Dann and their three children, Anna and Phil Huniak and their two children, Emily and Ian Lohnas, Jonathan Evans, Jamey and Ricky LaBotte and their child, and Kelsey Evans.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth L. Greenlee; maternal grandparents, Bill and Manie Bima; paternal grandparents, David and Mary Greenlee; brother-in-law, Duane Pick; and nephew, Kyle Greenlee.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Energy.
Joe worked as a produce manager at Reynolds Market in Carterville where he quickly became the general manager for 14 years. He also worked for Pepsi and Coke. Most recently, he was the manager of the Casey's General Store in Energy.
He had a love for sports, and he enjoyed coaching Tri-C Little League baseball, football and basketball. He served as a member of the Tri-C Board for 10 years. Joe was also an avid Cardinals, Raiders and Celtics fan. He would cuss and discuss sports with anybody.
He also enjoyed collecting comic books and attending gun shows with his brothers, son and nephews. Joe loved spending time with his family and playing pinochle with his twin brother, Ken, and sister-in-law, Stacy. He watched weekly TV series with his daughter.
Joe was a very loving husband and father and was deeply loved by his wife, daughter and son. He will be greatly missed by his entire family and friends.
To view this obituary and sign the guest register, visit www.rigginpillatschburkefh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Greenlee
Larry & Tammy Melvin
November 6, 2010
Our hearts are truly sorrowed and we express our deepest sympathy for Tana and the entire Greenlee family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sarah Wright
November 3, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Just know that he is no longer suffering and is now a guardian angel to you all.
I know he is/will be greatly missed, but you all will be reunited with him one day.
Shirley & Mary McCalla
October 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear about Joe's passing.
October 20, 2010
To all of you,
Ray and I have prayed daily for Joe and hoped that he would be cured. Our deepest sympathy is with your family at this time.
Ray and Joanne Garross
Paula Frisch
October 19, 2010
Amy,
I just wanted to extend my sympathies on the loss of your dad. I know how much he meant to you. Please know that you and your family our in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Take Care!
Craig Spencer
October 18, 2010
Joe will be missed , sorry Tana , be strong , he was a great guy Craig
October 18, 2010
I am so saddend to learn about this. I enjoyed joee and considerd him a friend. I will be praying for your family for God to help you through this tough time. Terry Wiseman
Jean Bode
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry to learn of this great loss in the Greenlee family. You have my prayers.
John & Angie Oetjen
October 18, 2010
Joe truly showed all of us that with courage it isn't the load that weighs us down-it's the way we carry it. Joe pressed on toward the goal to win the prize for which God called him. May God bless and hold Joe's family in His tender and gentle hands. Continuing in prayer.
Bob Henderson
October 18, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Tana and family in their loss of Joe. May the Lord comfort all of you during this time of sorrow.
Hope Crider
October 18, 2010
Spoke with Joe almost daily over the last several years when I made my daily coffee run to Caseys. His presence has been missed since he had to quit working. He always spoke positively about his situation and lovingly of his family. He was a wonderful person and will be definately be missed.
October 18, 2010
My heart goes out to the entire Greenlee family. I have many good memories of Joe. He touched so many lives and was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Vivien Cowan Ansinelli
October 17, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.We will always remember Joe and how he would always joke with us, and make us laugh. MIKE&RONDA ROBINSON
Cyrilene Hicks
October 17, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Randy Moore
October 17, 2010
My sincere condolences to all the family. May God give you comfort and peace and may you find assurance in His promises. You are in my prayers.
Denise Livingston
October 17, 2010
Joe fought a valiant fight and he will always be remembered for that. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family as they mourn his passing.
James Vaughn
October 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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