Couri C. Whitelow

August 7, 1971 - September 30, 2019

Couri C. Whitelow, 48, of Peoria departed this life peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 8:38 p.m. Couri rode into this world like the Dukes of Hazard on August 7, 1971, in Peoria, Illinois to James H. Whitelow III and Donna Wilson. Couri accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the United Methodist Faith. Couri received his education at the Peoria Public School System at Jamieson. After that he was employed at The Community Workshop Training Center. Couri had a remarkable eye for music. The gentle giant would brighten up a room with just his smile. Couri loved to play the piano and the drums, but his first love was to play his collection of Blues, Gospel, Jazz, and R&B music. He also enjoyed listening to his various favorite CDs and KZ-93. Couri, as well had a love for collecting matchbox cars. If you had a car, Couri would plead with you to take him for a ride and demand that you go faster; even if that would cause you to exceed the speed limit. Couri has gone on to be with his paternal grandparents, whom he truly missed, James H & Amelia Whitelow Jr., who raised him. Also preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, Robert E. Wilson Sr. and Marion Bradley. He leaves to cherish his precious memory; his parents: James H. Whitelow III and Donna Wilson; one brother, James H. (Jennifer) Whitelow IV; two sisters, Felicia L. Whitelow and Tierra Taylor all of Peoria, Illinois. He also was survived by his special aunt, Janice Marie Whitelow, “Rip”; as well as numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives, caregivers, and friends whom will truly miss him. A Celebration of life service will be held, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Thurston L. Hunt will officiate. Couri will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Cemetery.