Mr Marcus Matthews Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marcus Tyrone Matthews (PT) 54, of Peoria passed away at 3:24 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013 at Methodist Medical Center. He was born on November 14, 1958 to the late Mr. James Goode and Nancy Matthew in Chicago, IL. Marcus was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. He was a loving person who enjoyed music, working on computers, yards work, cooking and taking care of his pets. Marcus was a big fan of sports, he loved the Bears. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother; Nancy Matthew, beloved wife; Linda, one son; Harry Pickens of Kankakee, three daughters; Nicole Johnson of California, Tangie Ross and Brenda Watson both of Kankakee, IL., two brothers; Mose Matthew-Brown of Lawrenceville, IL., and Shawn Brown of Chicago, IL., one sister Annette Harris of Chicago, IL. 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Along with a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends whom loved and adored him. Marcus was preceded in death by his father James Goode and Brother Michael Brown. Funeral service celebrating Marcus life will be held Saturday, October 5, 2013 at T.W Parks Colonial Chapel at 201 N Mac Arthur Hwy. Peoria, IL at 1 p.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 12:00 p.m. Rev Larry Johnson will officiate. Interment will be private. Arrangements were made especially for Marcus’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Mr Marcus Matthews

November 14, 1958 - September 27, 2013