Joseph Arthur Greenwell, age 95 of Lebanon, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at his home.  He was born October 13, 1926 in Saint Francis.  He was a retired employee of GE appliance Park with 25 years of service.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was a World War II veteran having served in the Philippines.  He enjoyed telling jokes and stories, giving people nicknames, playing cards and listening to country music.  He repaired lawnmowers and tillers for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Catherine Greenwell (died Dec. 8, 2009); one daughter-in-law, Karen Greenwell; two grandchildren; his parents, Leo and Mary Elizabeth Mattingly Greenwell; three sisters, Lally Cahoe, Viola Seward Hagan and Ruth Dant Adams; four brothers, Joseph Lee, William Francis, Joseph Earl and John Edward Greenwell.

Survivors include three daughters, Faye Ballard of Bardstown, Barbara Greenwell and Jackie Rogers, both of Lebanon; two sons, Gary Greenwell (Betty) and Terry Greenwell, all of Lebanon; 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 235 S. Spalding Avenue, Lebanon.  Burial will follow in Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery in Raywick where military rites will be performed by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation is 3-8 pm Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Dennis May. The prayer service and graveside service will be livestreamed onto the Mattingly Funeral Home Facebook page.

Pallbearers are Joe Greenwell, Dan Greenwell, Scott Greenwell, Dylan Greenwell, Chris Leedom and Brady Wheatley.