Bobby M. Holesome
October 18, 1950 - April 22, 2019
Bobby Holesome, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away at 9:51 p.m. on Monday, April 22 2019 at his home. Bobby was born on October 18, 1950 in Ponotoc, MS to the late Nettie Hamilton and Booker Reed. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. Bobby was educated in the Ponotoc School System and later served in the U.S. Army as a Private E-2, discharged under honorable conditions he then returned to Peoria, IL where he attended Bethel Methodist Church. Bobby enjoyed playing the guitar, harmonica, and writing poetry. Bobby is survived by: one sister; Dorothy Holesome of Peoria: two brothers; Donnie (Bonnie) Holesome and Willie (Ella) Holesome of Ponotoc, MS; one aunt: Emma Jean Harrell also of Ponotoc; one niece: Gina Holesome of Peoria; one nephew: Eric Holesome of Peoria; two great nieces, three great nephews, and a host of cousins and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers. Services will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation service commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Following services there will be a procession to Camp Butler in Springfield, IL to lay Bobby to rest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel.
Bobby Holesome, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away at 9:51 p.m. on Monday, April 22 2019 at his home. Bobby was born on October 18, 1950 in Ponotoc, MS to the late Nettie Hamilton and Booker Reed. He accepted Christ in his life at an early age. Bobby... View Obituary & Service Information