Mr. Willie L. Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willie L. Thompson, 77, of Peoria departed this life on Friday, November 13, 2020 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born on September 3, 1943 in Marianna, Ark to Russell Thompson and Ethel Mae Williams, they precede him. He was blessed to live 77 years on this earth as a son, brother, and father. He was a dedicated member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Willie retired from Caterpillar of Peoria as a cutter for 14 years. Willie loved hard. He loved traveling, working on cars, fishing, dancing, and spending time with his family. Willie loved everyone with his whole heart. Willie had a comical personality, kids really loved him, he was an amazing Father to all his children. Willie was a good man to some and Hero to others he was and will always and forever be loved. Willie leaves to cherish his precious memory: two sons: Daryl (Sharon) McGhee and Cedric (Amie) Lee of Peoria; five daughters: Jackie (Edmond) Brown of California, Althea Faye Thompson of Phoenix, AR, Willette Thompson, Sabrina Bynum, and Wonder Thompson all of Peoria; two brothers: Lavell (Velma) Mills of Dallas, TX and Theophilus (Theresa) Thompson both of Peoria; four sisters: Viola Moore, Ophelia (James) Lowmack, Floretha (Robert) Spinks, and Loretha (Henry) Jones all of Peoria; five stepsisters: Lillie Ramsey, Irene Ramsey, Shirley Maclin, Essie Bracey, and Evelyn Joseph all of St Louis, MO; and fourteen grandchildren , ten great-grand children and a host family and friends that will miss him dearly. In addition to his loving parents he is preceded in death by: one son: Tony Sherman; three brothers: Herman Coleman, Russell Thompson, and James Coleman; two sisters: Dorothy Early and Shirley Crump. A Private Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 at Sovereign Grace M.B.C at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Alvin Riley Sr. Pastpr will officiate. Due to COVID-19 mandates social distancing and masks are required. Willie will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery.

Mr. Willie L. Thompson

September 3, 1943 - November 13, 2020