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Patrick Wilson Greenlee Obituary

Patrick Wilson Greenlee

August 24, 1943

Patrick Wilson Greenlee Obituary

Duncan - Patrick Wilson Greenlee died in the hands of God Feb. 7, 2026, in Moore, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. He was born Aug. 24, 1943, at Salem, Marion County, Illinois. His parents were Perry Larue Greenlee, born Jan. 31, 1910, AL, died Aug. 30, 1961, Tatum, New Mexico and Florence Faye Wilson, born March 15, 1917, at Bray, Stephens County, Oklahoma, died Jan. 27, 2006, in Oklahoma.

Patrick Wilson Greenlee married Nancy Jane Schepler May 28, 1964, in Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California. They were married for 62 years.

Patrick Wilson Greenlee was a USAF veteran serving from Aug. 29, 1963, to Aug. 28, 1967, as an Instrument Training Instructor for USAF pilots using flight simulators. Later, he received a post-graduate Master's Degree in Software Engineering, a B.S. degree in computer software, and a Certificate of Teaching.

While living in California for many years, Patrick and Nancy Greenlee were avid sailors, hikers, backpackers, scuba divers and snorkelers in the ocean. They were also members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary where Patrick held a Master's Certificate and also held USCG Auxiliary Certificates of Marine Instruction, Navigator, Crewman Towmaster, and Marine Boat Inspector. He was also a member of the US Power Boat Squadron, the Silvergate Yacht Club, and Master in HAM Radio Operation. Patrick also was a graduate college instructor in Computers and Physics.

After retirement in California, Patrick and Nancy moved to Oklahoma where they volunteered in a number of local organizations including Senior Citizens and National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Association.

Graveside services for Patrick Wilson Greenlee will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Duncan Municipal Cemetery, Block 46, Lot 49, Space 1. Military honors will be presented by the U.S. Air Force and the Stephens County Honor Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitt Funeral Home.

Patrick Wilson Greenlee's ancestors included: Paternal grandfather, Charles Hugh Greenlee (1876 AL-1957 Duncan, Oklahoma) a WWI Veteran who married Martha Mae Smith (1888 MS-1976 Oklahoma). They had three children: Perry Larue Greenlee (1910 AL-1961 New Mexico), Dora Elizabeth Greenlee who married William Jones and became Duncan's well known high school Biology teacher, Dora Jones (1912-2001 Oklahoma) for over 30 years who taught several generations of Duncan High School children, and Norfleet Caraker Greenlee (1923 Duncan, Oklahoma - April 9, 1945 Okinawa, Japan) who received the US Navy Bronze Star for exceptional courage and unwavering devotion to duty relating to the "Battle of Okinawa," K1A relating to the "Battle of Okinawa," first buried on Okinawa Island, then in 1948, reinterred in the Duncan Municipal Cemetery. Perry Larue Greenlee (1910-1961) and Florence Faye Wilson (March 17, 1917-Jan. 27, 2006) had two children: Patrick Wilson Greenlee and Mary Elizabeth Greenlee, who married Raymond Wilburn. Mary and Raymond had one daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Wilburn, now deceased. Patrick Wilson Greenlee's paternal great-grandparents were Hugh Greenlee (1826-1904) and Mary Elizabeth Hopper (1838-1914). Patrick Wilson Greenlee's maternal line included mother, Florence Faye Wilson (1917 Oklahoma -2006 Oklahoma). Her parents were William George Calhoun Wilson (Dec. 18, 1878 Denton, Texas -April 16, 1938 Marlow, Oklahoma), Cleo Effie Hill (1894-1962) his father, John Lewillyn "Lucky" Wilson (1833-1901).

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Duncan - Patrick Wilson Greenlee died in the hands of God Feb. 7, 2026, in Moore, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. He was born Aug. 24, 1943, at Salem, Marion County, Illinois. His parents were Perry Larue Greenlee, born Jan. 31, 1910, AL, died Aug. 30, 1961, Tatum, New Mexico and Florence Faye Wilson, born March 15, 1917, at Bray, Stephens County, O

Published on February 11, 2026

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