Cleophus D. Bennett Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Cleophus D. Bennett of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on April 9, 2026 at the age of 50. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Laverne Williams (Rose); his sisters, Porscha Williams and Jasmine Williams; his grandmother Minnie Lee Rose; his aunt Shelia Shepard; and his brother Cadhal Tillman.
He is survived by: his wife Contrina Williams of Peoria; his children, Antonio Williams of Bloomington, IL, Jayden Bennett of Peoria, Chance Bennett of Peoria, Diamond Bennett of Atlanta, GA, Savonna Bennett of Peoria, Keambra Nunn of Peoria, Neionna Nunn of Peoria and Mikka Diggins of Peoria; and his siblings, James Williams of Chicago, Kimberly Williams of Chicago, IL, Mitchie "Mesha" Williams of Chicago, IL, Ashley Terrell of Chicago, IL and Alexus Terrell of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins, and friends.
