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Glenn Williams Obituary

Glenn Williams
PEORIA - Mr. Glenn Edward Williams, 50, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Glenn was born on January 11, 1967, in Tiptonville, TN, to Leon Sr. and Lula Mae (Gross) Williams.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Sheila Williams; his father; two sons, Tyler (Jewel) Williams and Brandon Williams; one daughter, Jada Williams; one granddaughter, Zoie Hardimon; and two sisters, Velma Ann (Roy) Jackson and Yvette Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at Grace Baptist Church, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Pastor Claude White Jr. will officiate. Glenn will be laid to rest at Historic Springdale Cemetery.
Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to SimonsMortuary.com.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Jun. 28 to Jun. 30, 2017.

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Becky Richards

June 30, 2017

Glenn was a wonderful neighbor both to my Dad and to me. Always willing to help out. He always had a smile on his face. I will miss him.

The Cornish Family

June 30, 2017

What a wonderful person words can't explain Glenn will be missed by many.

Nathan - Judy Jackson

June 30, 2017

We send our condolences to Yvette, Sheila, Jada and family. Our prayers are with you asking God to give you the strength and comfort as only He can give at this sad time. We love you.

Steven Jones

June 29, 2017

One never knows when the lord calls us home and the loss hurts so much but God is our strength to endure.I will miss this good man my friend and brother.Much love to the family.

Alicia Harris

June 29, 2017

You're in our hearts and prayers.

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Tanika Fisher-Vaye

June 29, 2017

Thinking of my family in their time of grief! Glenn was a good man and will be missed. RIH, Uncle.

Ann Jackson

June 29, 2017

I love you, little brother. Be at rest. Sheila, my sister, you know I love you and my nephews and niece dearly. Know that your entire family hold you in our hearts. May you feel God's comfort.

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