Mr. Nathaniel Pankey Jr.

Nathaniel (Nate) Pankey was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 28, 2023. Nate was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1957, to Nathaniel Pankey Sr. and Nina Louise Roberts. After graduating Mendel Catholic High School, Nate relocated to Peoria, IL to attend Bradley University. While attending Bradley University, Nate joined Star of Hope Full Gospel Church at the age of 18. Since then, Nate has been a dedicated member serving on the Deacon Board, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Choir President, Superintendent of Sunday School, and Sunday School teacher. He was sacrificially faithful and loyal to the Lord. Nate didn’t take his responsibilities to the Church and those who he held dearly, light. In attendance at Star of Hope, Nate met Toni Payton, whom he married on September 4, 1982. Nate and Toni had three beautiful children, Hannah, Bethany, and Aaron. They celebrated their love for each other for 41 years. Nate was employed at the Community Workshop and Training Center (CWTC) for 35 years as an Information Systems Engineer. Nate continued his service to the Lord by mentoring and ministering to many of the clients and his colleagues at CWTC. Nate is proceeded in death by his parents: Nathaniel Pankey Sr. and Nina Louise Roberts, his brother: Jimmy Roberts, and his grandson: Jayden Hines. He is survived by his wife: Toni Pankey; two daughters: Hannah (Jacques) Flynn, Bethany Spearman of Peoria, one son: Aaron (Deaundra) Pankey of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters: Norma Roberts, Pearl McDonald, Sarah Yolanda Pankey of Chicago; two brothers Emmanuel (Diane) Pope Jr., and Allen (Valerie) Roberts of Chicago; six grandchildren whom all loved him dearly, and a host of close friends and family who will miss him immensely. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Star of Hope Full Gospel Church located at 417 W. Romeo B. Garrett Ave. in Peoria, IL. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. with the service following at 10:00 a.m. Nathaniel will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery. Live streaming can be viewed by clicking the link for TW Parks Colonial Chapel Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/twparkscolonialchapel Arrangements were made especially for the Pankey family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel.

Mr. Nathaniel Pankey Jr.

October 26, 1957 - December 28, 2023