Ray Greenlee was born on December 25, 1938 in Potosi a son to John T. “Jack” and Loretta (nee Wilson) Greenlee. He died on February 23, 2026 at Crystal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Crystal City at the age of 87. With his brother Jackie, Ray owned and operated Ozark Transfer and then worked for Sheet Metal Contractors, Inc. He enjoyed bow hunting, riding dirt bikes and playing for and managing local softball teams. He was also an umpire. He had umpired 15 games at the National Slow Pitch Softball Tournament in Omaha, NE including the Championship Game. According to Ray family was #1 in his life. He was of the Methodist faith and had belonged to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He is survived by his daughters Cathy (John) Rogers, De Soto and Cindy (Perry) Vogler, Wildwood FL; his grandchildren: Christi Larson, Lisa Richeson, Charles (Mari) Vogler and Travis Vogler; great grandchildren: Litney Richeson, Campbell Larson, Cali Jane Vogler, Raya Vogler, Dorian Vogler and Dante Vogler; his sister Brenda Kleinstuber and a sister in law Cathy Greenlee. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Betty (nee Miller) Greenlee; his brothers Jackie Greenlee and Dennis Greenlee a sister in law Julia Greenlee; a brother in law Ken Kleinstuber and his best friend Roger Beauchamp. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to Rural Parish Workers of Christ, 15540 Cannon Mines Road, Cadet, MO 63630.

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