James Patrick Greenwood, 77, of Mulkeytown, passed away at 9:15 P.M., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
James had been a lifelong farmer. He was also an electrician at Old Ben 24 and Arch of Illinois. He was a farm manager for Zeigler Coal Company. He was a member of the Heartland Christian Church in Marion and attended Friendship Church of Christ in Tamaroa. James was a United States Army veteran, serving in Germany. He was a member of UMWA. James loved nature and trees. He had a strong Biblical knowledge and a strong love for the Lord.
He was born March 8, 1944 at Chicago, IL, the son of James and Mary Catherine (Shortall) Greenwood.
He married Linda L. Brock on December 2, 1967 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Mulkeytown, three daughters - Kelly Bareis and husband Steve of Du Quoin, Theresa Hill and husband Jason of Du Quoin, and Marcy Harris and husband Jason of Mulkeytown, two brothers - Jack Greenwood and wife Edith of Mulkeytown, and Bob Greenwood and wife Theresa of Mulkeytown, eleven grandchildren - Alex Ehler, Megan Presswood, Derrick Threadgill, Joshua Ehler, Hope Bareis, Mallory Leek, Grace Marks, Hannah Hill, Alivia Hill, Jamie Bays, and Jacob Harris, twelve great grandchildren - Kierston Ridgeway, Landry Presswood, Tatum Presswood, Kaden Ehler, Jude Leek, Ollie Leek, Crosby Leek, Mariah Marks, Kysen Karch, Emelia Reyes, Emmerson Ehler, and Ryker Dale, and one great grandchild on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister - Mary Catherine Opp and one brother-in-law - Bill Opp.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 P.M., Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Jacob Harris and Greg Gibbs officiating.
Friends may call from 11 A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Old Du Quoin Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to the Wounded Warriors or the Du Quoin V.F.W. Funeral Detail and will be accepted at the funeral home.