Mr. Corey Griffin

July 15, 1987 - June 21, 2021

Corey D. Griffin, 33, of Peoria departed this life on June 7, 2021, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at 6:28 p.m. Corey was born on July 15, 1987, in Peoria to Rube Johnson and Patricia Griffin. Corey graduated from Peoria Manual High school than went on to work for Caterpillar for several years. Corey loved to work with his hands. He repaired and fixed houses and cars. He was a fan of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team. To his family was the “Barbecue King”. Most of all he loved his children, nieces, and nephews. Corey Leaves to cherish his precious memory his mother: Patricia Griffin; father: Rube Johnson; five sons; Keegan Parr, Jayden Parr, Karter Griffin, Kyler Griffin, and Kayden Wight; one daughter: Kaymia Wight; two sisters: ¨Kai’Hesha (Christopher) Young and Juanita Johnson both of Peoria; A special companion: Kendra Wight; and a host of family and friends who will miss him dearly. Corey was preceded in death by Maternal and Paternal grandparents. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, June 25, 2021, at New Beginnings Worship Center at 1910 W Lincoln Ave Peoria, IL 61605 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one-hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Quinton Brown will host, and Minister Marc Smith will officiate. Interment will be private.