Charles Greenwell, Sr

Charles Leeroy Greenwell, Sr., age 72, of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011, at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born May 24, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, IN, the son of Calvin and Lola Pearl (May) Greenwell. He married Shirley Wilson on January 10, 1959, in Carmi, IL and she survives.


Charles was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges. He worked at ADM Milling for 35 years.


He is survived by his wife, Shirley; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles Leeroy and Janet Greenwell Jr. of Mt. Vernon, IN; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Bill and Sharon Greenwell of Booneville, Bobby Lee and Linda Greenwell of Mt. Vernon, IN, and Dave and Frances Greenwell; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Viola Guth, of Mt. Vernon, IN, and several nieces and nephews.


He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Calvin Greenwell; and a sister, Lola Turner.


Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 10:00 am, at Austin-Stendeback Family Funeral Home, 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon, IN. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 5 – 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pastor Dallas Robinson will officiate. Burial will take place in Bellefountaine Cemetery in Mt. Vernon, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left on-line by visiting www.austinfuneralhome.com.