Cleveland Thomas Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-21T14:00:00
End: 2025-06-21T15:00:00
Location: New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church

We are sad to announce that on June 7, 2025, at the age of 48, Cleveland Thomas Jr. of Peoria, Illinois passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cleveland Thomas Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Rev. Cornelius, Bessie Jackson, Gentral Price Thomas, Sr. and Louise Richardson; and also George Richardson, Sr..

He is survived by: his parents, Cleveland, Sr. of Peoria, IL and Connie Burnside (Jimmie) of Peoria, IL; his grandmother Betty Hill of Peoria, IL.; his children, Cierra Thomas of Peoria, IL., Cleveland "Trey" Thomas, III of Peoria, IL., Cameron Thomas of Peoria, IL. and Caliyah Thomas of Peoria, IL.; his siblings, Cornelius "Couri" Thomas of Peoria, IL, Joshua Williams (Jewel) of Glenn Heights, TX, Jamar Thomas (Kei 'Erica) of Atlanta, GA and Clevia Morris (Courtney) of Peoria, IL.; his grandchildren, Cari Thomas, Cashous Thomas and Milan Thomas; his children, Ruthie Gatson and Tenisha Carpenter; his nephew Burnside; and his stepmother Beverly Thomas.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Simons Mortuary

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June 13, 2025

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“Praying God grants all of you whatever your heart needs the most at this time. With much prayers and sympathy from your Machin Ave neighbors, Ms. Brooks, Porkey, Trina and Thaan.”

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June 21

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New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
413 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605

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413 W John H Gwynn Jr Ave, Peoria, IL 61605

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