Funeral services for Larry Joe Greenlee of Kilmichael will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Kilmichael Baptist Church, with burial following in Poplar Creek Nations Baptist Church Cemetery near Kilmichael. Pastor Dale Sorgen will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Gary Blount, Glenn Pearson, Jeffrey Stafford, Guy Stanford, Larry Bamberg, Rodney Mortimer, Terry Thomas, Barry “Pine” Blakely, Wayne Ford, and John Hodges.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Kilmichael Baptist Church and Wednesday, May 1, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Kilmichael Baptist Church.
Larry Joe Greenlee, 72, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home in Kilmichael. He was born in Kilmichael, MS to Harvey A. and Sara Ware Greenlee January 14, 1952. Mr. Greenlee was an active member of Kilmichael Baptist Church. He served the community as the owner of Greenlee’s Shoprite his whole life and has been the owner the past 35 years. He loved the store and the people he came contact with on a daily basis. People were his passion. He served on the board for Bank of Kilmichael and was a member of the Lion’s Club and MSU “M” Club. He was an avid Mississippi State University football fan, where he played football during college. He enjoyed gardening and working in the yard and especially enjoyed watching his grandsons play football.
He will be greatly missed as he has been coined Kilmichael’s Hometown Hero!
Mr. Greenlee is survived by his wife, Robin Greenlee of Kilmichael; daughter, Lauren Dianne Cooper (Michael) of Starkville; son, Larry Joe Greenlee II of Kilmichael; sister, Jill White (Pat) of Kilmichael; brother, Mickey Greenlee (Selena) of Brookhaven; two grandsons, Rhett Cooper and Westin Cooper; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be made to God’s House of Hope, 800 School Road, Kilmichael, MS 39747; The Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, 715 S. Pear Orchard Road, Suite 210, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Kilmichael Baptist Church, 205 S. Rutherford Drive, Kilmichael, MS or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
Lauren Ann, Joe, and family I’m so sorry for your loss of such a fine man! It was always the highlight of my childhood talking with Mr. Larry at the store or at MS State Ball games. His love for his family, town, Bulldogs, and Jesus was evident every time I talked with him. Lifting you all up in prayer!
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So sorry about this news. Larry “Grandaddy” as he was affectionately called by teammates, we will miss you. RIP my friend. May God comfort Larry’s children and grandchildren during this period of grief.
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Greenlee family: We are heartbroken to hear about Larry. We were praying and hoping he would get better and be back in the store. He was a wonderful person and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Such a loss for Kilmichael and Montgomery County. Sending prayers to the family as you navigate life without Larry. RIP our friend! Love in Christ, Dennis and Deborah
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So sorry for you all loss Larry was a great person he will surely be missed by everyone prayers are sent to you all at this time and day’s ahead Rip Mr Larry Greenlee
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I’m sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Larry. He was a great example of what a Christian man should be and how to live as one. My prayer for the family is that God will give you peace and comfort that only He can provide, not just now but in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Ronald Barnhill
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