Jean A Zolicoffer

March 31, 1952 - April 18, 2019

Jean Zolicoffer, 67, passed away in Peoria on April 18, 2019 at 2:54 p.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1952 in Isola, MS to James and Essie (Nailor) Zolicoffer. He married Dorothy (Brown) Zolicoffer on December 17, 1975. They were married for 43 years, she survives. Jean often enjoyed gardening, horse races, fishing, basketball, the Pittsburg Steelers, and mostly his family. He leaves to cherish his precious memory: his mother Essie Zolicoffer; his wife Dorothy Zolicoffer; one son Zachary Zolicoffer of Peoria; two daughters: Doretha Zolicoffer of Peoria and Lynn Zolicoffer of St. Louis, MO; three brothers: Oscar (Louise) Zolicoffer of Peoria, IL, Wardell (Evelina) Zolicoffer of Royal Lakes, IL, and Willie Zolicoffer of Mexico, Mo.; sixteen sisters; Essie McEwen, Geraldine Zolicoffer both of Chicago,IL, Betty (Lewis) Linwood, Ester (Charles) Mack, Bessie Scott, Anna Zolicoffer, Nairhake Zolicoffer, Mae Zolicoffer, Mary Flowers all of Peoria, IL, Earnestine Zolicoffer, Minnie Zolicoffer both of Des Moines, IA, and Lillie Acevedo of Orlando, FL; Four step-sisters: Clara Mae Moore, Mary Dodd, Maggie Dodd, and Margaret Davis all of Chicago; seven grandchildren, one-great-grand child, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whom will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 12:00 p.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 11:00 a.m. Speaker Robert William will officiate. Jean will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at twparkschapel.com