Mr. Robert Carey
July 7, 1953 - August 13, 2021
Robert Lee Carey, 68, of Peoria departed this life on August 13, 2021, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at 6:52 p.m. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Greenville, MS to Wilhoum Carey and Ernestine Thomas, they precede him. Robert was married to Lucretia Carey for 41 years. Robert was a man that enjoyed watching westerns. He was a wonder father and grandfather. Robert, in addition to his loving wife Lucretia Carey leaves to cherish his precious memory; two daughters: Rashanda Carey and Dynisha Carey both of Peoria; two brothers Charlie (Aneyshia) Thomas and Arthur (Alisa) Thomas Jr. both of Peoria; two sisters: Mary Ann Thomas – Sain of Peoria and Patricia (Gary) Gilbertson of Kansas City, MO; two grandchildren: Kaicianna Rivers and Tomiyha Harris; A special granddaughter Tionna. In addition to his loving parents, he was preceded in death by: Stepfather: Arthur Thomas Sr. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Unity House of Prayer, 815 N.E. Perry Street Peoria, IL 61603, at 10:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one-hour prior at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Jefferey Forman will officiate. Robert will be laid to rest at Parkview Cemetery.
Robert Lee Carey, 68, of Peoria departed this life on August 13, 2021, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center at 6:52 p.m. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Greenville, MS to Wilhoum Carey and Ernestine Thomas, they precede him. Robert was married... View Obituary & Service Information