Rickey Lee Greentree, 68, of Carmi, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He was born on March 15, 1954, in Princeton, Indiana, the son of James Lee and Thelma Louise (Smith) Greentree. Rickey worked as a Union Painter throughout Southern Illinois. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Rickey attended the Baptist Church in Princeton. He enjoyed bicycling and mowing lawns.
Rickey is survived by his wife Patricia Murphree of Carmi, IL; a daughter, Tricia (Denal Mackey) Johnston of Evansville, IN; brothers Kenny, James, William, and Robert Greentree, all of Princeton, IN; a half-sister, Cathy Greentree of Princeton, IN; three nieces; and two nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m, on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Rickey’s memory to Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi to assist the family with funeral expenses.