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Raymond Peoples Obituary
Galesburg - Mr. Raymond E. Peoples 83, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away at 8:16 am Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home.
Raymond was born May 15, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Charles W. and Leola (Osbourne) Peoples. He married Veronica Lewis Peoples. He later married Beatrice Taylor in Galesburg on March 28, 1986.
Surviving is his loving wife of 34 years, Beatrice, four sons; Brian (and Leesha) Peoples of Bloomington, Illinois, Troy (and Denise) Taylor of Tracy, California, Anthony (and Shelby) Hamilton of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Tyrone Hall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, fourteen grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of church family. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John Charles Peoples and three sisters; Charlotte Golden, Phyllis Goodlow and Eva Peoples.
Raymond was raised in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1955 and received his Bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University in 1959. He moved to Galesburg in 1963 and was employed as an Industrial Arts Teacher for District 205 in Galesburg for thirty years. He later worked in sales at Sears for seventeen years and Peoples Do It Center making sheds and picnic tables. He was a member of the National Educational Association and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. Raymond taught JTPA for ten years and was involved in the summer youth program at the Carver Center.
Raymond was a member and an ordained deacon of the Israel of God's Church. He served as a Sunday school teacher and sang in the church choir. Raymond was instrumental in numerous woodworking projects within the church throughout the United States, including Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, California and Arkansas. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Raymond loved to lend a helping hand to anyone he could help. He served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1962.
Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 PM Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel and 10:30-11:30 AM Saturday, December 12, 2020. Due to guidelines associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and facemasks will be required. A Private family service will be held Saturday with Bishop Ronald Henton and Rev. Harold Boyd officiating. Those wishing to attend the funeral "virtually" may watch the live broadcast at 11:30 am Saturday on the funeral home's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hinchliff-Pearson-West-Funeral-Directors-and-Cremation-Services-160333664037824. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the Israel of God's Church. On line condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com
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John Lester
December 14, 2020
I had Mr. Peoples as my shop teacher and he was also a friend of my father. Like Phil Lopez, I'm sure that there are many pump lamps still working for his former students. One of the best teachers that I ever had and a class that I looked forward to everyday.
Tom & Greta Hendricks
December 14, 2020
Brian and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss, your dad was a good man.
David Taylor
December 13, 2020
Wonderful father and teacher. Incredibly easy to like and respect. My condolences to the Peoples family.
Amy Smith
December 12, 2020
So glad he chose to be a teacher, He was the only African American
teacher I encountered in Jr. and High school. A kind and serious man.
Bonnye Collins
December 12, 2020
Praying for the family and hoping that you will find comfort in God's promise.
Phillip Steven Lopez
December 11, 2020
Mr Peoples was my shop teacher in Junior High at Churchill in the late 60s. The only teacher I had, through school years in Galesburg, who was African American! I have fond memories of the time I spent in his classes and still have the pump lamp we made in 8th grade at Churchill! May he RIP!!!
Jeff hoschek
December 8, 2020
Mr people’s was my teacher at GHS. I learned a lot from that man. I saw him at the Mississippi River fishing and would talk with him. He will be missed by many. He was a great man.
Amy
December 8, 2020
I had Mr. Peoples for a teacher when I went to Lombard. He taught me that even girls can do woodworking. He was a patient and understanding teachers and one of the best. I remember the lessons he taught us all the time. He was a no excuse, you can do anything you put your mind to kind of teacher. My deepest sympathies to the family and those who knew him in day to day life.
Mike Wilson
December 8, 2020
Mr People's was a great guy! I had the pleasure to be his student for 5 years ! 2 at Churchill 3 at GHS! He always had a smile! I saw him last time I was back home! It was an Honor to know him! He will be missed! Mike Wilson
Steve Ferguson
December 8, 2020
Ray was one of my best friends when we taught in nearby room at GHS. I loved this man and will miss him tremendously. My condolences to his family. See you on the other side, Ray.
Mike
December 8, 2020
He was my industrial arts teacher what a great person.
God bless
AL and Mary Williams
December 8, 2020
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family. May God bless you and keep you safe.
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