Harold E. McGhee Sr.

October 9, 1942 - October 13, 2015

Harold E. McGhee Sr., 73, of Peoria passed away at Methodist Medical Center at 1:12 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2015. He was born October 09, 1942, in Peoria, IL. to the late Earley and Mary McGhee. He married his soul mate Linda Edwards- McGhee. She precedes him. Harold was a Member at Word of Faith Christian Center where he also served as a minister. He was a volunteer at the food pantry. Harold also loved Sports and was a softball coach. Spending time with family and friends was also a favorite past time of his. He retired from Caterpillar after many years. He leaves to cherish her precious memories, five sons Robert (Maria) Sommerville, Harold U. McGhee, Mitchell McGhee, Harold Jr. (Cassandra) McGhee and Domenic McGhee Sr. all of Peoria. five daughters Michelle Tinsley, of Minnesota, Brenda (Maurice) Russell, Shelia Ingram, Vonda Little, all of Peoria and Tyshia (Larry) Moore of Memphis, TN. one brother; Floyd McGhee of Peoria; three sisters; Constance (Darrie) Faulkner of Georgia, Joyce (Wayne) McCoy- Kelley of Wisconsin, and Venessia McGhee of Peoria. He also reared 2 Grandchildren Domenic Jr. and Harmoni. Along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom loved and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brother, and two sisters. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015, at New Cornerstone, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Bishop Leroy Davis will officiate. Harold will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Services were arranged with care in loving memory especially for Harold’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com