Official Obituary of
Irie Monroe Cyree
March 4, 1925 ~ June 24, 2020 (age 95) 95 Years Old
Irie Cyree Obituary
Reverend Irie Monroe Cyree, 95, of Phenix City, AL died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Columbus Hospice House. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the family will hold a memorial service at a later date. A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery.
Rev. Cyree was born March 4, 1925 in Columbus, GA to the late Isaac Wayne and Ethel Hill Cyree. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Midland Masonic Lodge #144. Rev. Cyree was the Associate Pastor at Summerville Road United Methodist Church for many years. He also worked for 25+ years until his early 90's at Piggly Wiggly on South Lumpkin Road and the Piggly Wiggly on Stadium Drive in Phenix City, AL. All of his life and into his 90's, Irie was one of the hardest working, most dedicated, and creative man that most have ever seen. He was a dedicated Christian who gave out his Piggly Wiggly card with a Bible verse to everyone he came in contact with. Above all, Irie is remembered for his love of God, being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a beloved friend to all.
Other than his parents, he was preceded on death by his wife of 65 years, Mollie Cyree, and his son, Don Cyree.
Rev. Cyree is survived by his children, Tommy (Sister) Milligan, Betty (Charles) Holley; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Summerville United Methodist Church, 1201 32nd Street Phenix City, AL 36867.
Rev. Cyree was born March 4, 1925 in Columbus, GA to the late Isaac Wayne and Ethel Hill Cyree. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of the Midland Masonic Lodge #144. Rev. Cyree was the Associate Pastor at Summerville Road United Methodist Church for many years. He also worked for 25+ years until his early 90's at Piggly Wiggly on South Lumpkin Road and the Piggly Wiggly on Stadium Drive in Phenix City, AL. All of his life and into his 90's, Irie was one of the hardest working, most dedicated, and creative man that most have ever seen. He was a dedicated Christian who gave out his Piggly Wiggly card with a Bible verse to everyone he came in contact with. Above all, Irie is remembered for his love of God, being a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a beloved friend to all.
Other than his parents, he was preceded on death by his wife of 65 years, Mollie Cyree, and his son, Don Cyree.
Rev. Cyree is survived by his children, Tommy (Sister) Milligan, Betty (Charles) Holley; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Summerville United Methodist Church, 1201 32nd Street Phenix City, AL 36867.
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