Jerry Lee Thompson

February 27, 1968 - June 18, 2019

Jerry Lee Thompson, 51, of Peoria departed this life on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his residence at 5:54 p.m. He was born in Peoria on February 27, 1968 to Theopolis (Theresa) Thompson and Elnora (Joe) Lindsey; they survive. At the age of 17 he enlisted into the Army where he served four years than worked as an Auto Mechanic for 20 plus years. He was married to his soul mate Marisol Thompson for 30 years, she survives. He enjoyed being the nucleus of his family and was passionate about auto mechanics. In addition to his parents and loving wife he leaves to cherish his precious memory: two daughters; Dominic (Curtis) Miller and Dollie Pelmore both of St. Paul, MN: seven brothers; Kent Thompson, Trent Thompson, Theopolis (Brittany) Thompson Jr, Maurice (Jo Angela) Thompson, Shane Thompson, Shawn Thompson and Jason Franklin all of Peoria: four sisters; Crystal Thompson, Brenda (Cheet) Morning, Ericka(Hernan) Araujo and Amelia Thompson all of Peoria; Jerry will be missed by everyone who knew him and loved him. He was preceded in death by one son; Jerry Luis Thompson and one brother; Terry Bobo. Visitation Services will be held Monday, July 1, 2019 at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 10:00 a.m. There will be a procession to Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL directly after visitation; where Jerry will be laid to rest. Honors will be rendered. Pastor Ronald Mables will present the committal. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at twparkschapel.com