Willie Venable Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willie Venable, 89, of Peoria passed away on Tuesday December 05, 2017 at 1:00 a.m. He was born on October 10, 1928 Belzoni MS. to the late Letch and Essie (Luggen) Venable. They precede him. He married Marilyn (Moszee) Venable. She survives. Willie was a member of the Local #165 since 1955. He never missed a day of work. Willie was a take charge person. He loved to lay concrete and playing cards; but most of all he enjoyed being around his family and friends. In addition to his wife he also leaves to cherish his precious memories: five sons: David (Tonya) Venable, Willie “Lil Willie” Venable, Willie James Sanders of St. Charles MO., Napoleon “Nate” (Barbara) Hanson and Andre Moszee of Champaign IL., three daughters: Annell Venable, Mary Frances Scott, both of Chicago IL., and Roashune (Michael) McCoy of Milwaukee WI., one brother; Elliott (Sheila) Venable Sr. a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other family members and friends. In addition to his parents Willie was also preceded in death by one daughter, four brothers and five sisters Services will be held on Saturday December 09, 2017 at 11:00a.m. at Lovejoy Church of God in Christ with visitation commencing one hour prior. Pastor Otha Boyd will officiate. Online condolences and words of encouragement can be made at twparkschapel.com

Willie Venable

October 10, 1928 - December 5, 2017